Muslim boy name
Yusuf: name meaning
يوسف
“God increases”
BoyGender
Hebrew / ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), whose story fills Surah Yusuf.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Yusuf mean?
Yusuf (يوسف) means "God increases". It is a Hebrew / Arabic name for a boy.
Is Yusuf a Muslim name?
Yes. Yusuf is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), whose story fills Surah Yusuf.
Is Yusuf mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Yusuf (Joseph), whose story fills Surah Yusuf.