يوسف
Yusuf
يوسف is the Arabic form of the male given name Yusuf.
يوسف is used as a masculine given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Yusuf.
Did you know?
- The name يوسف is the central theme of the only chapter in the Quran named after a single person. This chapter is unique because it tells one continuous story rather than a series of fragmented anecdotes.
- The name يوسف shares the same linguistic root as the Hebrew name 'Yosef' and both ultimately trace back to a Hebrew verb meaning 'to add' or 'increase'.
- Because يوسف is common across many faiths, it is one of the few names that remains virtually identical in pronunciation and spelling across Arabic, Persian and Urdu.
Examples in context
- أين يوسف؟Where is Yusuf?
- هذا صديقي يوسف.This is my friend Yusuf.
- هذا هو يوسف.Hadha huwa Yusuf.This is Yusuf.
- هل يوسف في البيت؟Hal Yusuf fi al-bayt?Is Yusuf at home?
- أنا أبحث عن يوسف.Ana abhath 'an Yusuf.I am looking for Yusuf.
Example conversation
Sara and Ziad are at a cafe waiting for a friend.
- سارة Saraهل رأيت يوسف اليوم؟Hal ra'ayta Yusuf al-yawm?Have you seen Yusuf today?
- زياد Ziadلا، لم أره بعد.La, lam arahu ba'd.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- سارة Saraيوسف يتأخر دائماً.Yusuf yata'akh-khar da'iman.Yusuf is always late.
- زياد Ziadلا تقلقي، سيصل قريباً.La taqlaqi, sayasilu qariban.Don't worry, he will arrive soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries يوسف, CC BY-SA 4.0.
