Yousef
yoo-SEHF; yoo-SOOF
Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic
"God increases"
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Updated Thu Apr 10 2025
Yousef Origin and Meaning
The name Yousef is a boy's name meaning "God increases".
While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.
In the Quran, Yusuf had the gift of prophecy via dreams and his account is said to be one of the most detailed given.
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# 823 in the US
Yousef Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Yousef
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Famous People Named Yousef
- Yousef Abdelfattah aka FaZe ApexAmerican YouTuber