👦 Yousef — Name Meaning & Origin

Yousef

“Joseph; God will increase”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginArabic
ReligionMuslim
Used inSaudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara
Numerology1 — independent, ambitious and a natural leader
Letters6 · starts with Y
Popularity★★★★☆

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Yousef?

Yousef means "Joseph; God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Is Yousef a boy or girl name?

Yousef is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Yousef from?

Yousef is used as a Muslim name in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Somalia, Djibouti, Comoros, Western Sahara.

What is the lucky number for Yousef?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Yousef adds up to 1, linked with being independent, ambitious and a natural leader.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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