Yousef

yoo-SEHF; yoo-SOOF

Persian variation of Yusuf, Arabic

"God increases"

Yousef Origin and Meaning

The name Yousef is a boy's name meaning "God increases".

While Yusuf is the more popular Arabic form of Joseph, Yousef is the Persian variant and is sometimes used as an Arabic transcription. Currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Top 1000 in the US, it is still a familiar choice.

In the Quran, Yusuf had the gift of prophecy via dreams and his account is said to be one of the most detailed given.

Yousef Rank in US Top 1000

# 766 in the US

Popularity of the name Yousef

• 766 US 2024
• 492 Future 2028
• 413 England 2024

Famous People Named Yousef

• Yousef Abdelfattah aka FaZe Apex American YouTuber