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Yusuf

ዩሱፍ

/YOO-soof/Amharic & Somali & Swahili & Wolof · a boy’s name

“God increases or gives abundantly”

In Amharic

How to say it
YOO-soof
Traditional Amharic spelling
ዩሱፍ
Used in
Ethiopia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

YusufYousufYoussefJosephዩሱፍ

From the same family

01Abdullah“Servant (or worshipper) of God.”Amharicmale→︎02Alazar“Eleazar; God has helped”Amharicmale→︎03Amanuel“God is with us”Amharicmale→︎04Amleset“God has restored/returned her.”Amharicfemale→︎05Bamlak“By God’s grace”Amharicmale→︎06Banchiamlak“God is with you”Amharicfemale→︎07Bereket“A blessing and gift from God”Amharicany→︎08Berhanu“May God’s light shine through him”Amharicmale→︎09Bethel“House of God.”Amharicfemale→︎10Egziabher“God; a name expressing reverence for the Lord”Amharicmale→︎11Elizabet“Elizabeth; “God is my oath””Amharicfemale→︎12Elshadai“El Shaddai; God Almighty, expressing divine protection and strength”Amharicmale→︎

In Somali

How to say it
YOO-soof
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
very common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

YusufYousufYuusuf

From the same family

01Aabid“A devoted worshipper of God”Somalimale→︎02Abdi“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name associated with devotion”Somalimale→︎03Abdijaliil“Servant of the Majestic, a name expressing devotion to God”Somalimale→︎04Abdullahi“Arabic-derived: servant of God”Somalimale→︎05Cabdimaalik“A devoted servant of God, the true King and source of dignity”Somalimale→︎06Cabdirauf“A devoted servant of God, the Most Kind and Compassionate”Somalimale→︎07Cabdirisaaq“A devoted servant of God, the Provider, with a life of generosity”Somalimale→︎08Cabdishakuur“Arabic ʿAbd al-Shakūr: “servant of the Most Appreciative/Most Grateful,” referring to God as al-Shakūr.”Somalimale→︎09Cabdubaasit“Arabic ʿAbd al-Bāsiṭ: “servant of the Expander/Enlarger,” referring to God as al-Bāsiṭ.”Somalimale→︎10Cabdullaahi“Arabic-derived: servant of God; a name expressing devotion and lifelong faithfulness”Somalimale→︎11Cabdulmajiid“A child devoted to God, the Glorious and Honoured”Somalimale→︎12Cabdulwaahid“A child devoted to the One God”Somalimale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
YOO-soof
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

YusufYousufYoussef

From the same family

01Yusufu“God will add; a hopeful name for increase and blessing”Swahilimale→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
YOO-soof
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

YusufYoussouf

From the same family

01Abdallah“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎02Abdou“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎03Abdoulaye“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎04Amina“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”Woloffemale→︎05Djibril“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””Wolofmale→︎06Ibrahima“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”Wolofmale→︎07Islam“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”Wolofmale→︎08Ismaila“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”Wolofmale→︎09Khadim“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”Wolofmale→︎10Malick“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”Wolofmale→︎11Mariama“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”Woloffemale→︎12Moussa“Moses, a prophet remembered for courage and faith in God”Wolofmale→︎