Yosuf

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-suf /ˈjuː.suf/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and the name of a prophet honored in Islam; the chapter of the Quran named Surah Yusuf tells his story. The name goes back to Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'.Medium

In 30 seconds: The prophet Joseph in Arabic: Yosuf is Yusuf, from Hebrew 'God will add' (said 'YOO-suf').

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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and the name of a prophet honored in Islam; the chapter of the Quran named Surah Yusuf tells his story. The name goes back to Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'.

U.S. rank (2024)#14165 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yosuf is a spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph. In Islam Yusuf is a revered prophet, and the twelfth chapter of the Quran carries his name and tells his story from the pit to the palace. The name descends from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'. It is used by Muslim families across the world in many spellings (said 'YOO-suf').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare here, honored across the Muslim world.

Did you know? Yusuf — the name behind Yosuf — is honored in Islam as a prophet, and his story fills an entire chapter of the Quran, Surah Yusuf, often called the most beautiful of stories.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Yosuf — Arabic Yusuf (prophet Joseph); Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'

Variations

YusufYousufYusef

Nicknames

YusiSuf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yosuf mean?

Yosuf is a spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and a prophet honored in Islam; the name goes back to Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'.

How do you pronounce Yosuf?

It's said YOO-suf /ˈjuː.suf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yosuf a boy or girl name?

Yosuf is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yosuf?

Yosuf is very rare in the U.S. in this spelling, though Yusuf is widely used in the Muslim world.