Given Name

Jusuf

/ˈju.suf/ (YOO-soof); Bosnian: /ˈjusuf/

Pronunciation: /ˈju.suf/ (YOO-soof); Bosnian: /ˈjusuf/

يزيد (الله يزيد) / اسم يوسف بمعنى: يزاد أو يزيد

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Origin

Bosnian (Arabic/Hebrew root)

Meaning

God will increase; he will add (variant of Yusuf, from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'He will add/increase').

Thematic Cluster

Prophetic and Quranic Names

Islamic Status

Rare (regional variant)

Verification

Needs Review

Quality Score

Not scored

Religious Confidence

Not scored

Letters

Meaning Urdu

اللہ اضافہ کرے گا

Meaning Arabic

يزيد (الله يزيد) / اسم يوسف بمعنى: يزاد أو يزيد

Qur'anic / Islamic Reference

12:4

Jusuf is a historically attested Bosnian variant of the Quranic name Yusuf (يوسف), itself of Hebrew origin (Yosef) meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase.' Yusuf is a central prophetic figure in the Quran (see e.g., Surah 12, first occurrences such as 12:4), and regional spellings like Jusuf appear in Bosnian registers, Ottoman-era documents, and family lineages. As a cultural variant it is less common globally than Yusuf/Yousuf but is real and verifiable in Bosnian onomastics. Related forms include [[Yusuf]], [[Joseph]], and regional spellings like [[Yousuf]]. The name's significance is therefore both Quranic (through Yusuf) and regional (through Bosnian orthography).

FAQs

Is Jusuf the same as Yusuf?

Yes. Jusuf is a Bosnian orthographic and phonetic variant of Yusuf, the prophet Joseph in the Quran. The meaning and identity correspond to Yusuf.

Does the name appear in the Quran?

The prophet Yusuf appears throughout Surah 12. An early explicit mention of his story begins at verse 12:4 and continues through the chapter; the Bosnian spelling Jusuf is a regional rendering of that Quranic name.

What does Yusuf/Jusuf mean linguistically?

The name derives from Hebrew Yosef meaning 'He will add' or 'God will increase.' Islamic onomastics commonly render this as 'God will increase' in meaning.

How common is the Jusuf spelling?

Jusuf is regionally common among Bosnian Muslims and in areas influenced by Bosnian orthography, but globally the Yusuf/Yousuf spelling is more prevalent.

Can Jusuf be used in non-Bosnian contexts?

Yes. While regional, the name remains valid across Muslim communities, and parents may choose Jusuf to honor Bosnian heritage or a particular phonetic preference.

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