Yusuf
| Name | Yusuf |
| In Urdu (اردو) | یوسف |
| Roman / pronunciation | Yusuf |
| Meaning (English) | God increases (Joseph) |
| Meaning (Urdu) | اللہ بڑھائے |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Abjad · lucky number | 156 · 3 |
What does Yusuf mean?
Yusuf (یوسف) is a arabic boy name meaning “God increases (Joseph)” — in Urdu, اللہ بڑھائے. Pronounced Yusuf, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.
Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Yusuf also belongs to our collections of Quranic Names.
Yusuf and the Quran
Yusuf carries a Quranic association — linked to a prophet, a revered figure or a word that appears in the Holy Quran. Such names are especially treasured by Muslim parents seeking a meaningful, faith-rooted name.
Numerology & lucky number
In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of یوسف add up to 156, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 3. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.
The letters of یوسف add up to 156 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
FAQs
What is the meaning of the name Yusuf?
Yusuf means "God increases (Joseph)" — in Urdu, اللہ بڑھائے. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Boy.
Is Yusuf a boy or a girl name?
Yusuf is a Boy name.
How do you write Yusuf in Urdu?
Yusuf is written as یوسف in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Yusuf).
What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Yusuf?
In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Yusuf (یوسف) add up to 156. This is shared for cultural interest only.
Is Yusuf a good Islamic name?
Yusuf is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "God increases (Joseph)", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Boy. It also carries a Quranic association.
What is the lucky number of Yusuf?
Reducing the Abjad value of Yusuf (156) to a single digit gives 3. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.
What names are similar to Yusuf?
Names often chosen alongside Yusuf include Yaqoob, Ismail.