Yusuf
Yusuf (Arabic: يوسف Yūsuf) is a male name meaning "God increases" (in piety, power and influence). It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Yosef and the English name Joseph. It is widely used in many parts of the world by Arabs of all Abrahamic religions, including Middle Eastern Jews, Arab Christians, and Muslims.
| Pronunciation | Arabic: [ˈjuːsʊf, ˈjuːsɪf] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male (given name) Unisex (surname) |
| Language(s) | Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Kurdish |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Arabic |
| Other names | |
| Cognate(s) | Joseph, Yosef |
It is also transliterated in many ways, including Yousef, Yousif, Youssef, Youssif, Yousuf, Yoosuf and Yusef.
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