| Meaning | God will increase |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | You-ssef |
About Youssef
Rich with cultural heritage and sophisticated appeal, this name carries centuries of tradition while feeling perfectly current. The double 's' creates a pleasing visual symmetry, while the 'f' ending gives it a crisp, definitive finish. It's a name that commands respect while remaining warm and approachable. The multiple syllables provide substance and gravitas, suggesting depth of character and strong family values. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its multicultural resonance and its ability to bridge different cultural contexts gracefully. It's both distinguished and accessible, working equally well in diverse social and professional environments throughout life.
Nicknames for Youssef
| Yous |
| Sef |
| Joe |
| Yousi |
Famous People Named Youssef
| Youssef Chahine | Egyptian film director |
| Youssef El-Arabi | Moroccan professional footballer |
| Youssef Msakni | Tunisian footballer |
| Youssef Safri | Moroccan former footballer |
| Youssef Kerkour | Moroccan-British actor |
| Youssef Wahbi | Egyptian actor and writer |
| Youssef Hossam | Egyptian professional squash player |
| Youssef Amin | Egyptian television host and journalist |
| Youssef Ibrahim | Egyptian journalist and author |
| Youssef Eid | Syrian actor |
| Youssef Fakhreddine | Lebanese poet and playwright |
| Youssef Sawani | Libyan politician and diplomat |
| Youssef Mohamad | Lebanese-Australian former footballer |
| Youssef Saif | Emirati footballer |
| Youssef Toutouh | Danish-Moroccan footballer |
| Youssef Maoulida | Comorian footballer |
| Youssef Rabeh | Saudi Arabian footballer |
| Youssef Al-Arabi | Libyan footballer |
| Youssef Akrout | Tunisian actor |
| Youssef El-Gingihy | British author and physician |
Characters Named Youssef
| Youssef Mansour | Character in the novel "Palace Walk" by Naguib Mahfouz |
| Youssef Driouchi | Character in the film "Days of Glory" |
| Youssef Rada | Character in the TV series "Mossad 101" |
| Youssef Al-Masri | Character in the TV series "Tyrant" |
| Youssef Khalil | Character in the film "After the Battle" |
| Youssef Ziedan | Character in the novel "Azazeel" by Youssef Ziedan |
| Youssef Karim | Character in the TV series "The Night Manager" |
| Youssef Suleiman | Character in the film "The Visitor" |
| Youssef al-Siddiq | Character in the film "The Message" |
| Youssef El-Masri | Character in the TV series "Homeland" |
| Youssef El-Baz | Character in the film "Cairo Time" |
| Youssef Al-Mansour | Character in the TV series "Fauda" |
| Youssef el-Qassab | Character in the TV series "Call the Midwife" |
| Youssef Nessim | Character in the film "Cairo Station" |
| Youssef al-Kutubi | Character in the TV series "Black Crows" |
| Youssef Ghanem | Character in the film "The Yacoubian Building" |
| Youssef Guezzaf | Character in the film "Munich" |
| Youssef Barsoum | Character in the TV series "The State" |
| Youssef al-Katib | Character in the film "The Time That Remains" |
| Youssef Marzouk | Character in the TV series "The Bureau" |