Yusuf
/YOO-soof/ Persian Male
Meaning & Origin
Yusuf is a Persian name meaning "He will enlarge". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Austria. The name Yusuf originates from the Hebrew name Yosef (יוֹסֵף), meaning "He will add". The Arabic form Yusuf is derived from the Hebrew.
Quick Facts
Language Persian
Gender Male
Phonetic YOO-soof
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YOO-soof. Keep the original Persian phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Yusuf
- · Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) - Singer-songwriter
- · Yusuf Estes - American Muslim preacher
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