Youssef
يُوسُفYoussef is a boy name of Arabic (Hebrew origin) origin.
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Meaning of Youssef
The Prophet Joseph, son of Jacob. Surah Yusuf (12) is dedicated to his story in full — described by the Qur'an itself as "the best of stories" (aḥsan al-qaṣaṣ).
Arabic root: Hebrew יוסף — (Yosef), "God shall add"
Regional variants
"Yusuf" is the classical spelling preferred in the US; "Youssef" is common among Egyptian and Moroccan families. The Hebrew cognate "Joseph" creates a rare bridge name recognized by Muslim, Christian, and Jewish Americans alike.
Popularity of Youssef
3,486 U.S. births recorded from 1974–2023.
Variants & nicknames
Joseph / Yusuf / Yosef
The prophet Joseph, son of Jacob, sold into Egypt and risen to vizier. His story is told in Surah Yusuf (the Qur’an’s only chapter dedicated to a single prophet) and in Genesis 37–50.
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Famous people named Youssef
- Prophet Yusuf
- Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens)
Similar names
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About this page
Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meaning and cultural context drawn from classical sources: Lisan al-Arab, Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Qur'an and Sunnah. If you spot an error, please let us know.