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Yousif

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Pronounced YOO-soof /ˈjuː.suf/Medium

Meaning: He will addMedium

In 30 seconds: Yousif is an Arabic form of Joseph, meaning 'he will add'.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningHe will add
U.S. rank (2024)#2203 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births66 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 1,677

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201519842024

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

History & Origin

The name carries the meaning 'he will add', the sense behind the Joseph/Yusuf family it belongs to. Yousif is one of several romanized spellings of the Arabic name, sitting beside Yousef, Youssef, Yousuf, Yusef, and Yusuf. The choice of spelling often signals a family's region or preferred transliteration.

Its variants differ only in how the Arabic vowels are mapped into the Latin alphabet, so all sound much the same. The Emirati footballer Yousif Jaber, born in 1985, carries this particular spelling.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yousif is 'he will add', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

YousefYoussefYousufYusefYusuf

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Yousif Jaber (1985-present)
    Emirati professional footballer; left-back for the United Arab Emirates.

If you like Yousif…

Yusufβ€” The most standard transliteration of the same Arabic name Yousif spells phonetically.
Youssefβ€” A French-influenced spelling of the same name, listed among Yousif's variations.
Yousefβ€” A near-identical romanization of Yousif, differing by a single vowel.
Yusefβ€” A streamlined spelling of the same Joseph-family name listed with Yousif.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Yousif mean?

Yousif is usually explained as meaning 'he will add' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Yousif?

It's commonly said YOO-soof /ˈjuː.suf/.

Is Yousif a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yousif is used as a boy name.

How popular is Yousif?

In 2024, Yousif ranked #2203 in the U.S. for boys, with 66 births recorded.