Yousef
Meaning of Yousef
Yousef is a male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as "yoosuf" (/juːsəf/) in Arabic. Variations of the name include Youssef and Yusuf. In the United States, Yousef has been given to newborn boys for several years, although its popularity has varied over time. In recent years, it has ranked around 900th in terms of occurrence, with approximately 250-300 babies named Yousef each year. While it may not be one of the most common names, Yousef carries a rich cultural heritage and a timeless appeal for those seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as yoosuf (/juːsəf/)
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Notable People Named Yousef
| Yousef al-Khalidi - Yusuf Dia Pasha al-Khalidi was a notable Ottoman politician who held multiple non-consecutive terms as the mayor of Jerusalem in the 19th and early 20th centuries. |
| Yousef Al-Obaidly is the CEO of beIN Media Group and holds board positions in various sports, entertainment, and media organizations including Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and Qatar Sports Investments. |
| Yousef Bashir is a Palestinian-American author and peace activist. |
| Yousef Gamal El-Din is an Egyptian-Swiss news anchor and author known for his work on Bloomberg Television and CNBC. |
| Yousef Asfour is a Palestinian businessman and the chairman of the board of directors of the Arab American University in Palestine. |
| Yousef Shariatzadeh (1930-2001) was a pioneering Iranian architect known for his contributions to contemporary architecture in Iran, having graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tehran University in 1963. |
| Yousef Taysir Jabareen is an Israeli Arab academic and politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Hadash and the Joint List from 2015 to 2021. |
| Yousef Darwish Ghawanmeh was a prominent Jordanian historian, anthropologist, professor, and author. |
| Yousef Khamees - Yousef Khamis is a Saudi Arabian footballer known for his position as a left back for Al-Sahel. |
| Yousef Mohammad is a Syrian professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Al-Wahda SC and the Syria national team. |
