Indian name meaning
Yusuf
♂ BoyYu·suf · 2 syllables
The prophet Joseph; God increases
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Yousuf
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| Y | u | s | u | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
1 + 6 + 3 + 6 + 8 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Yusuf carries the name number 6.
About the name Yusuf
Yusuf is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The prophet Joseph; God increases.”
Spoken aloud it is Yu·suf — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Yousuf; both spellings are the same name. Yusuf is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusuf mean?
Yusuf means “The prophet Joseph; God increases.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Yusuf a boy or a girl name?
Yusuf is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Yusuf?
Yusuf is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Yusuf?
Yusuf has 2 syllables and is said as Yu·suf.
What are the other spellings of Yusuf?
Yusuf is also commonly spelled Yousuf. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Yusuf?
In the Chaldean system, Yusuf has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Yusuf a common name in India?
Yusuf appears 1 time in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Yusuf?
For a sister to Yusuf, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Yumna, Yusra, Ayesha or Ishrat all pair naturally with it.
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