Boy name
Youssef name meaning
“may God add; may God increase”
Youssef means “may God add” or “may God increase.” It is a Latin spelling of Arabic Yūsuf, ultimately from Hebrew Yosef. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. The name belongs to the same family as Yusuf and Yousef and recalls the literary story of Yusuf and Züleyha.
What does Youssef 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.
Origin of the name Youssef
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 Youssef in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · يوسف · 12:4Youssef represents the Quranic name Yusuf, which appears in the text and names a sura. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Youssef
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /joussef/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | یوسف |
| Arabic | يوسف |
Is Youssef a boy’s name?
Yes, Youssef is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Youssef does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
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?
Famous people named Youssef
- Youssef Yeşilmen · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Youssef
What is the meaning of Youssef?
Youssef 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 Youssef a boy’s name?
Yes, Youssef is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Youssef in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Youssef represents the Quranic name Yusuf, which appears in the text and names a sura. (e.g.: 12:4)
What is the origin of the name Youssef?
Youssef is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Youssef have?
Youssef has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Youssef?
Youssef does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Youssef?
Other spellings: Yousef.
Famous people named Youssef?
Notable people named Youssef include Youssef Yeşilmen.
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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