Yusif means “he will add”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
- Yusif is a name of Hebrew origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Yusif mean?
Literally: Hebrew Yosef
Literal meaning
Yusif is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name (via Arabic يُوسُف) to Hebrew יוסף. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
Azerbaijani form of Joseph
Yusif in Azerbaijani
What does Yusif mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Yusif and Usuf. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “he will add” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Yusif come from?
Hebrew, compound. From Hebrew Yosef.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Hebrew, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name (via Arabic يُوسُف) to Hebrew יוסף.[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Yusif?
In IPA: [juːˈsif], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Yusif a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Yusif is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Hebrew.
Yusif across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | YusifLatin UsufLatin | 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 Yusif
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 Yusif
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Yusif rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AysuUnisex“moon water”same language (azerbaijani)
- AyazBoy“cool-headedness; the winter season”same language (azerbaijani)
- GöherGirl“jewel, gem; treasure”same language (azerbaijani)
- ImadBoy“pillar”same language (azerbaijani)
- AygulGirl“moon + flower”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏnvərBoy“most luminous”same language (azerbaijani)
- SeyfəddinBoy“sword of the faith”same language (azerbaijani)
- SəfərBoy“Safar (month); journey”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Yusif
What does the name Yusif mean?
Yusif means “he will add”. It comes from Hebrew elements. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Yusif a girl's or a boy's name?
Yusif is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Yusif come from?
Yusif is of Hebrew origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Yusif?
Yusif is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 Yusif spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Yusif (Latin), Usuf (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Yusif have?
Yusif 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 “Yusif”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93767724. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: IPA [juːˈsif]; classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Arabic يُوسُف (yūsuf), from Hebrew יוסף (Yōsēph) (+2 more)
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