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Yusif

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How to Pronounce Yusif

Pronounced YOO-sif /ˈju.sɪf/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Yusuf — the Arabic Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, God will increase'Medium

In 30 seconds: God will increase: Yusif spells Yusuf — the Arabic Joseph. Devout, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic
MeaningSpelling of Yusuf — the Arabic Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, God will increase'
U.S. rank (2025)#5845 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 398
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619922025

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

Yusif is a spelling of Yusuf — the Arabic form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, God will increase'. Yusuf is a revered prophet in Islam (Joseph of the coat of many colors). A devout, classic name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, God-will-increase at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Joseph means 'God will add, God will increase' in Hebrew — Yusuf (Yusif) is the Arabic form, a revered prophet in Islam; devout and classic.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Yusuf — root etymology

Variations

YusufYousifYousef

Nicknames

Yus

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Yusuf— the standard spelling
Yousif— a fellow spelling
Yousef— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yusif mean?

Yusif spells Yusuf — the Arabic Joseph, 'God will add, God will increase'.

How do you pronounce Yusif?

It's said YOO-sif /ˈju.sɪf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yusif a boy or girl name?

Yusif is a boy's name.

How popular is Yusif?

Yusif is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Yusuf is more common.

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