Yusuf
In Arabic: يُوسُف
The name of the Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام, known for chastity, patient endurance, and truthful visions
اسم نبيّ الله يوسف عليه السلام، عُرف بالعفّة وحُسن الصبر وصدق الرؤيا
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
- Virtue
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- Common
- Pan-Arab
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- What does the name Yusuf mean?
- The name of the Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام, known for chastity, patient endurance, and truthful visions
- Is Yusuf a boy or a girl name?
- Yusuf is a boy name.
- How is Yusuf written in English?
- Yusuf in Arabic: يُوسُف.
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