"God will increase, God adds"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Yusif
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God's gift of abundance — a prophetic name across three faiths
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Meaning & Origin
"He will be added to (by God)"
Origin: Hebrew Yosef
Language: Arabic
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The Story of Yusif
Yusif is a variant of Yusuf (Arabic) and Joseph (Hebrew/English), all deriving from the Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will increase' or 'God adds/multiplies.' The name appears in all three Abrahamic faiths — Joseph in the Bible (son of Jacob, with the coat of many colors), Yusuf in the Quran (with an entire chapter, Surah Yusuf, dedicated to his story). The Azerbaijani and Georgian spelling 'Yusif' is particularly common in the Caucasus region.
Yusuf/Yusif is among the most beloved names in the Muslim world. In Azerbaijan and Georgia, the Yusif spelling reflects the local phonetic adaptation of this universal name. The name Cat Stevens chose 'Yusuf Islam' upon converting to Islam in 1977 brought English-speaking awareness to the name.
Yusuf is one of the most important prophetic names in Islam — the Quran's Surah Yusuf is described as 'the best of stories.' The name represents beauty, patience, and divine favor. In Azerbaijan, Yusif is a deeply traditional masculine name with centuries of cultural resonance.
Historical Record
Yusif first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 398 babies have been named Yusif in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yusif is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,936 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Surah Yusuf (Chapter 12) is the only chapter of the Quran dedicated to a single continuous story
- Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) famously adopted this name when he converted to Islam in 1977, later returning to music
Yusif in Other Languages
Arabic
يوسف (Yusuf)
French
Joseph
Hebrew
יוֹסֵף (Yosef)
English
Joseph
Spanish
José
Azerbaijani
Yusif
Popularity Over Time
#4,936
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Yusif
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Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens)
Musician
1948
British singer-songwriter who converted to Islam in 1977 and changed his name from Cat Stevens to Yusuf Islam
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Yusuf (Prophet)
Religious
The Prophet Joseph, whose story occupies the entire 12th chapter of the Quran (Surah Yusuf) — one of the most beautifull...
The Prophet Joseph, whose story occupies the entire 12th chapter of the Quran (Surah Yusuf) — one of the most beautifully told stories in Islamic scripture
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,936
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Azerbaijani Georgian Muslim
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Yus
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yusif
What does the name Yusif mean?
"God will increase, God adds" (from Hebrew). "He will be added to (by God)" (from Hebrew Yosef). Yusif is a variant of Yusuf (Arabic) and Joseph (Hebrew/English), all deriving from the Hebrew 'Yosef' meaning 'God will increase' or 'God adds/multiplies.' The name appears in all three Abrahamic faiths — Joseph in the Bible (son of Jacob, with the coat of many colors), Yusuf in the Quran (with an entire chapter, Surah Yusuf, dedicated to his story). The Azerbaijani and Georgian spelling 'Yusif' is particularly common in the Caucasus region.
What is the origin of the name Yusif?
Yusif has Hebrew, Hebrew Yosef, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Georgian, and Muslim origins. In Hebrew, it means "God will increase, God adds". In Hebrew Yosef, it means "He will be added to (by God)".
Is Yusif a boy or girl name?
Yusif is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Yusif?
Yusif is currently ranked #4936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yusif?
Common nicknames for Yusif include Yus.
What are good middle names for Yusif?
Popular middle name pairings include Yusif Ali, Yusif Ibrahim, Yusif Khalid, Yusif Omar, Yusif Hassan, and Yusif Rashid.
What are good sibling names for Yusif?
Names that pair well with Yusif as siblings include Ibrahim, Musa, Dawud, Isa, Maryam, and Fatimah.
How many syllables does Yusif have?
Yusif has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Yusif a common or rare name?
Yusif is an uncommon name, ranked #4936 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Yusif
Yusif is a boy name with Arabic, Azerbaijani, Georgian, and Muslim origins . The name means "God will increase, God adds" in Hebrew .
Yusif is currently ranked #4,936 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Yusif has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Yusif include Yus. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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