Jusup means “he will add”. It comes from Biblical Hebrew. It is documented as a boy's name in Kyrgyz.
- Jusup is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Jusup mean?
Literal meaning
Jusup (Жусуп) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Kyrgyz. Wiktionary traces the name (via Arabic يُوسُف) to Biblical Hebrew יוֹסֵף. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Kyrgyz form of Joseph
Jusup in Kyrgyz
What does Jusup mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Жусуп, Jusup (Wiktionary romanization) and جۇسۇپ. No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “he will add” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Jusup come from?
Biblical Hebrew, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name (via Arabic يُوسُف) to Biblical Hebrew יוֹסֵף.[1]✓ Documented
Hebrew, borrowing. From Hebrew.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
How do you pronounce Jusup?
In IPA: /d͡ʒuˈsup/, as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Jusup a Kyrgyz name?
Yes. Jusup is documented as a given name in Kyrgyz. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Biblical Hebrew and Hebrew.
Jusup across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | ЖусупCyrillic جۇسۇپArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “he will add” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Jusup
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Jusup
Names recorded for the same language (Kyrgyz) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Jusup rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- RaikhanUnisex“basil”same language (kyrgyz)
- BolotbekBoy“steel lord”same language (kyrgyz)
- ZamirBoy“tambourine and drum player; graceful, slender”same language (kyrgyz)
- YrysgulGirl“flower of fortune”same language (kyrgyz)
- NurbekBoy“light + chief”same language (kyrgyz)
- AliBoy“high, exalted”same language (kyrgyz)
- MırzayımGirl“chieftain, master + chieftain, mistress”same language (kyrgyz)
- AinagulGirl“mirror flower”same language (kyrgyz)
Common questions about Jusup
What does the name Jusup mean?
Jusup means “he will add”. It comes from Biblical Hebrew. It is documented as a boy's name in Kyrgyz.
Is Jusup a girl's or a boy's name?
Jusup is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Jusup come from?
Jusup is of Biblical Hebrew and Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Jusup?
Jusup is recorded for Kyrgyz. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Jusup spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Жусуп (Cyrillic), جۇسۇپ (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Jusup have?
Jusup has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Жусуп”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 91507760. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Kyrgyz section; IPA /d͡ʒuˈsup/; listed as a male given name in the Kyrgyz section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), from Biblical Hebrew יוֹסֵף (yōsép) (+3 more)
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