Youssef
YOO-sef
Popularity
#1602
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
3,593
Peak Year
#193 in 2017
First Recorded
1974
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
The Arabic form of Joseph, meaning 'God will increase' or 'God will add'. It is a prominent name in Islamic cultures.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Youssef Chahine
Influential Egyptian film director
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