Yusuf
A male given name of non-Arabic (Hebrew) origin, arabized early; the name of a sura of the Qur'an.
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Hebrew, arabized
- Attestation
- Qur'an, sura 12 (Yusuf)
Origin
Yusuf is the arabized form of a Hebrew name (Yosef). Classical philologists count it among the foreign proper names in Arabic and record several vowelings of it.
Usage
It is the name of the prophet Yūsuf (Joseph), after whom sura 12 of the Qur'an is named. The name has been in continuous, widespread use across the Arab and Muslim worlds.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yusuf an Arabic name?
It is the arabized form of the Hebrew name Yosef, attested in the Qur'an, which names sura 12 after the prophet Yusuf.
Sources
- القرآن الكريم — سورة يوسف — للورود لا للاشتقاق
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09