| Meaning | God will add |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Yu-sef |
About Yusef
This name represents a beautiful bridge between tradition and contemporary life, carrying centuries of history while feeling perfectly suited to modern times. The spelling variation adds distinctive character while maintaining the name's essential recognition and pronounceability. It's a choice that honors heritage without feeling antiquated or difficult to wear in diverse settings. The phonetic flow is particularly appealing—the consonants and vowels work together to create a name that's both soft and strong. Parents who select this name often appreciate its international appeal, its ability to function seamlessly across different cultures and languages. There's a warmth to it, an approachability that makes it feel friendly while retaining dignity. The name suggests someone thoughtful and grounded, connected to something larger than themselves yet fully present in the modern world. It's neither too common nor too obscure, occupying that ideal middle ground where a child will rarely share their name in a classroom but won't spend their life explaining it. The professional versatility is notable—it carries weight in formal settings while remaining personable in casual contexts. For parents seeking a name with substance, depth, and broad appeal, this offers an exceptional choice.
Nicknames for Yusef
| Yus |
| Sef |
| Yusy |
| Yusie |
| Yuself |
Famous People Named Yusef
| Yusef Lateef | American jazz musician |
| Yusef Komunyakaa | American poet |
| Yusef Abdi | Somali long-distance runner |
| Yusef Jalali | Iranian actor |
| Yusef Hawkins | American hate crime victim |
| Yusef Khan | Pakistani cricketer |
| Yusef Turner | American politician |
| Yusef al-Azmeh | Syrian historian |
| Yusef Boutrus Ghali | Egyptian composer |
| Yusef Salim | American jazz pianist |
| Yusef Al-Mustafa | Jordanian painter |
| Yusef Sadek | Egyptian journalist |
| Yusef Gebreyesus | Eritrean-American physician |
| Yusef Wahbi | Egyptian actor and director |
| Yusef Hussain Kamal | Bangladeshi politician |
| Yusef Al-Qaradawi | Egyptian Islamic scholar |
| Yusef Abbasi | Pakistani journalist |
| Yusef Estees | American baseball player |
| Yusef Karami | Iranian politician |
| Yusef Sherzad | Afghan filmmaker |
Characters Named Yusef
| Yusef Ali Mirza | Character in the novel "The Cairo Trilogy" by Naguib Mahfouz |
| Yusef Suleiman | Character in the film "The Hurt Locker" |
| Yusef Malik | Character in the video game "Assassin's Creed" |
| Yusef Mirkhane | Character in the novel "Horse of Fire" by Youssef Fadel |
| Yusef bin Ali | Character in the TV series "Omar" - The Life of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab |
| Yusef El-Fayoumy | Character in the novel "Quarantine" by Jim Crace |
| Yusef Batarsi | Character in the video game "Uncharted 3 - Drake's Deception" |