Yusuf (Arabic: يوسف Yūsuf) is a male Arabic name meaning "God increases" (in piety, power and influence). It is the Arabic equivalent of the Hebrew name Yosef and the English name Joseph. The name is used by Muslims and Arabs of other faiths.
Pronunciation: Arabic
Cognate(s): Joseph, Yosef
Nickname: Jo, Jojo

It is also transliterated in many ways, including Yousef, Yousif, Youssef, Youssif, Yousuf and Yusef.