Boy's name · Prophet in the Quran
Yusuf: meaning and origin
يوسف- Meaning
- Name of the prophet Yusuf (Joseph); usually explained as he adds or increases
- Arabic
- يوسف
- Say it
- YOO-suf
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Prophet in the Quran
- Also spelled
- Yousuf, Yousef, Yusef, Joseph
- Source
- Quran 12:4
About the prophet
Son of Ya'qub, sold by his brothers, imprisoned unjustly and raised to authority in Egypt. Surah 12 tells his story, which Allah calls "the best of stories" (12:3).
إِذْ قَالَ يُوسُفُ لِأَبِيهِ يَٰٓأَبَتِ إِنِّى رَأَيْتُ أَحَدَ عَشَرَ كَوْكَبًۭا وَٱلشَّمْسَ وَٱلْقَمَرَ رَأَيْتُهُمْ لِى سَٰجِدِينَ
Surah Yusuf, 12:4 · Read it with translation and audio
Read the full story in our Yusuf profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusuf mean?
Name of the prophet Yusuf (Joseph); usually explained as he adds or increases.
How do you pronounce Yusuf?
Say it as YOO-suf; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written يوسف.
Is Yusuf in the Quran?
Yes. Prophet Yusuf is named in the Quran, for example in Surah Yusuf (12:4).
Is Yusuf a boy's or girl's name?
Yusuf is a boy's name.
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