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Yusof

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-sof /ˈjuː.sɒf/Medium

Meaning: A Malay and Southeast Asian spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and a prophet honored in Islam. The name goes back to Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'.Medium

In 30 seconds: The prophet Joseph, spelled the Malay way: Yusof, from Hebrew 'God will add' (said 'YOO-sof').
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Origin HighArabic, Malay
MeaningA Malay and Southeast Asian spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph and a prophet honored in Islam. The name goes back to Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'.
U.S. rank (2024)#14174 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Yusof is a Malay and Southeast Asian spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph. In Islam, Yusuf is a revered prophet, and the twelfth chapter of the Quran bears his name and tells his story. The name descends from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add'. Spellings such as Yusof, Yusuf and Yousef reflect the many languages that carry the name (said 'YOO-sof').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare here, well established in Muslim communities worldwide.

Did you know? Yusof is the spelling favored in Malaysia and Brunei for the name Yusuf — the prophet Joseph, whose story fills its own chapter of the Quran.
Overall data confidence 56%
References — Yusof — Malay spelling of Arabic Yusuf (prophet Joseph); Hebrew Yosef

Variations

YusufYousefYusof

Nicknames

YusSof

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yusof mean?

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

How do you pronounce Yusof?

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

Is Yusof a boy or girl name?

Yusof is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yusof?

Yusof is very rare in the U.S., though widely used in Malaysia and other Muslim communities.

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