Boy name
Yousef name meaning
“may God add; may God increase”
Yousef means “may God add” or “may God increase.” It is a Latin-script spelling of Arabic Yūsuf, which ultimately comes from Hebrew Yosef. Used for boys in Türkiye, it belongs to the same name family as Yusuf and Joseph, with a literary connection to the Yusuf and Züleyha story.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Yousef mean?
May God add; may God increase
In Turkish: Tanrı artırsın; Tanrı çoğaltsın
Yousef is another spelling of the prophet's name known as Yusuf in Turkish. The Quran's chapter Yusuf recounts his story, while Turkish literary traditions also include narratives of Yusuf and Züleyha. The spelling difference does not give the name a separate literal meaning from the other forms in its family.
How popular is Yousef?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Yousef in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Yousef
Yousef is a Latin-script rendering of Arabic Yūsuf. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Yosef, expressing the wish that God may add or increase.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Yousef in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · يوسف · 12:4Yousef is a Latin-script spelling of Yusuf, whose name appears in the Quran in the Arabic form يوسف. |
| Starts with | Y · Yo |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Yousef
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Yousef Alâattin
Meaning of each name
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
- Alâattin: exaltation or glory of the faith
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Ziya Yousef
Meaning of each name
- Ziya: light; bright radiance
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
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Yousef Elyas
Meaning of each name
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
- Elyas: my God is Yahweh
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Ensar Yousef
Meaning of each name
- Ensar: helpers, supporters
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
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Yousef Şahabeddin
Meaning of each name
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
- Şahabeddin: shining star of religion; flame of religion
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Abdüllatif Yousef
Meaning of each name
- Abdüllatif: servant of God, the Subtle and Kind
- Yousef: may God add; may God increase
How to pronounce Yousef
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jousef/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | یوسف |
| Arabic | يوسف |
Is Yousef a boy’s name?
Yes, Yousef is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yousef appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Yousef
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
FAQ about the name Yousef
What is the meaning of Yousef?
Yousef means “may God add; may God increase”. Yousef is a Latin-script rendering of Arabic Yūsuf. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Yosef, expressing the wish that God may add or increase.
Is Yousef a boy’s name?
Yes, Yousef is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Yousef in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Yousef is a Latin-script spelling of Yusuf, whose name appears in the Quran in the Arabic form يوسف. (e.g.: 12:4)
What is the origin of the name Yousef?
Yousef is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Yousef have?
Yousef has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Yousef?
Yousef appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Yousef?
Other spellings: Youssef.
What names go well with Yousef?
Some ideas: Yousef Alâattin; Ziya Yousef; Yousef Elyas.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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