Yusuf

Yusuf Meaning & Origin

About Yusuf
The surname Yusuf is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Yusuf, which means "God increases" or "God will add." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Arab, Turkish, and South Asian descent. The name Yusuf holds significance in Islamic tradition as it is the Arabic form of the biblical name Joseph, who is revered as a prophet in Islam.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Yusuf is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Yusuf: 4,003
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,280
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yusuf based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Yusuf is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 S AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/yusuf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yusuf in Braille

Here's how to represent Yusuf in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Yusuf in braille

How to sign the name Yusuf using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Yusuf using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yusuf in sign language

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