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Name Origin

Yusuf is an Arabic masculine given name meaning 'God will increase' or 'may God add'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'y-s-f', which means 'to increase' or 'to add'. Yusuf is a highly respected name in Islam, as it is the name of a prominent prophet in the Quran.

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Famous People

Yusuf Islam (1948-)

Singer-songwriter, musician

  • International musical success in the 1960s and 1970s
  • Conversion to Islam and subsequent focus on religious music
  • Philanthropic work

Yusuf al-Qaradawi (1926-2022)

Islamic scholar, theologian

  • Prominent figure in Sunni Islam
  • Founded the International Union of Muslim Scholars
  • Controversial views on issues like violence and terrorism