Boy name
Yusuf name meaning
“may God add; may God increase”
Yusuf means may God add or increase. It comes through Arabic Yūsuf from Hebrew Yosef, a name connected with the verb meaning to add. In Türkiye, it is a masculine name. The story of Yusuf and Züleyha gives it a lasting association with classical literature.
What does Yusuf mean?
May God add; may God increase
In Turkish: Tanrı artırsın, çoğaltsın
Yusuf is the name of a prophet and a chapter of the Quran. The Yusuf and Züleyha narratives in Turkish and Persian literature connect it with beauty, separation, and reunion. These literary associations form a cultural layer distinct from the name's original wish for increase.
How popular is Yusuf?
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.
- 2025 rank (boys)
- 4.
- Babies given the name in 2025
- 4,616
- Best rank
- 1.2018
- Trend (2018–2025)
- falling
- Boys named Yusuf in Türkiye (2025)
- 526,127
Babies named Yusuf each year
Show as a table
| Year | Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Babies | |
| 2018 | 1 | 9,583 |
| 2019 | 1 | 8,632 |
| 2020 | 1 | 7,665 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7,069 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6,360 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5,528 |
| 2024 | 3 | 4,870 |
| 2025 | 4 | 4,616 |
Where is Yusuf in the top 30?
81 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Yusuf
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
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 →
Why is Yusuf popular?
Yusuf remains a leading name after spending several years at the top and then easing down the rankings. Its longstanding association with the prophet Joseph and meaning “may God increase” offer enduring significance.
Origin of the name Yusuf
Yusuf comes through Arabic Yūsuf from Hebrew Yosef. The Hebrew name expresses a wish for God to add or increase.
| Linguistic origin | Hebrew, Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Yusuf in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · يوسف · 12:4, 12:7Yusuf occurs as a personal name in the Quran and is also the title of the sura containing his story. |
| Starts with | Y · Yu |
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 Yusuf
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Yusuf Ahir
Meaning of each name
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
- Ahir: last; final; coming at the end
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Hayreddin Yusuf
Meaning of each name
- Hayreddin: goodness of the faith
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
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Yusuf İzzettin
Meaning of each name
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
- İzzettin: the honour and dignity of the faith
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Burak Yusuf
Meaning of each name
- Burak: mount of the Night Journey; lightning-related name
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
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Yusuf Mehmetcan
Meaning of each name
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
- Mehmetcan: dear Mehmet; beloved Mehmet
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Eyüphan Yusuf
Meaning of each name
- Eyüphan: combination of Eyüp and the title khan
- Yusuf: may God add; may God increase
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Yusuf Eymen, Yusuf Ali, Muhammed Yusuf, Yusuf Emir, Yusuf Asaf, Yusuf Eren.
How to pronounce Yusuf
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /jusuf/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | یوسف |
| Arabic | يوسف |
Is Yusuf a boy’s name?
Yes, Yusuf is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Yusuf appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #4 (4,616 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Yusuf
Names with related meanings
- 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?
- Abdulsamet♂Servant of Allah, the Self-Sufficient
Famous people named Yusuf
- Yusuf Yazıcı · b. 1997
- Yusuf Demir · b. 2003
- Yusuf Dikeç · b. 1973
- Yusuf Akçura · b. 1876
- Yusuf Barası · b. 2003
- Yusuf Çim · b. 1991
- Yusuf Akçiçek · b. 2006
- Yusuf Halaçoğlu · b. 1949
- Yusuf Sarı · b. 1998
- Yusuf Erdoğan · b. 1992
- Yusuf Şimşek · b. 1975
- Yusuf Güney · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Yusuf
What is the meaning of Yusuf?
Yusuf means “may God add; may God increase”. Yusuf comes through Arabic Yūsuf from Hebrew Yosef. The Hebrew name expresses a wish for God to add or increase.
Is Yusuf a boy’s name?
Yes, Yusuf is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Yusuf in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Yusuf occurs as a personal name in the Quran and is also the title of the sura containing his story. (e.g.: 12:4, 12:7)
What is the origin of the name Yusuf?
Yusuf is of Hebrew and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Yusuf have?
Yusuf has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yusuf?
Yusuf appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists; among babies born in 2025 it ranked #4 (4,616 babies). See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Yusuf?
Some ideas: Yusuf Ahir; Hayreddin Yusuf; Yusuf İzzettin.
Famous people named Yusuf?
Notable people named Yusuf include Yusuf Yazıcı, Yusuf Demir, Yusuf Dikeç.
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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