Meaning & Origin
A male given name.
Youssef is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, the Arabic form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God increases,' from the Hebrew Yosef. In Islam, Yusuf/Youssef is one of the greatest prophets — the story of Yusuf in Surah 12 of the Quran is described as 'the best of stories.'
Youssef carries the full narrative of one of Islam's most beloved prophets: the dreamer sold into slavery by his brothers, who rose to become the greatest administrator in Egypt. A name of resilience, forgiveness, and the extraordinary turns that a life can take.