Yusef
Meaning of Yusef
Yusef is a popular male name with Arabic origins. It is pronounced as yoo-SEF (/juˈsɛf/) in both Arabic and English. The name has variations, with Yusuf being a common alternative spelling. Yusef has been used for baby boys in the United States since at least the 1960s, and its popularity has remained relatively steady over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 50 to 80 newborn boys annually in the USA. This timeless name carries an association with strength and honor, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name rooted in tradition and cultural significance.
Pronunciation
Arabic,English
- Pronunced as yoo-SEF (/juˈsɛf/)
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Notable People Named Yusef
| Yusef Komunyakaa is an award-winning American poet and professor at New York University, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection "Neon Vernacular." |
| Yusef Abdul Lateef was a renowned American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and influential member of the Ahmadiyya Community in America. |
| Yusef Salaam is an American politician, motivational speaker, and activist known for his advocacy and as a member of the Central Park Five. |
| Yusef of Morocco - Moulay Yusef ben Hassan, born in 1882 and died in 1927, was the 'Alawi sultan of Morocco from 1912 to 1927, and was the son of Hassan I of Morocco. |
| Nawab Muhammad Yusef Ali Khan Bahadur, KSI, was a prominent figure in the princely state of Rampur during the mid-19th century, known for his services to the East India Company and his preservation of Mughal artistic tradition. |
