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Yousif

Boy name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yousif: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2019.

Yousif is a variant of Yosef, the Arabic and Aramaic form of the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "God will add" or "He will increase." It shares its roots with the more familiar Joseph, and is widely used across the Muslim world in recognition of the prophet Yusuf, whose story of trials and faithfulness is told in both the Bible and the Qur’an. While Scotland has no direct place connection, the name carries a quiet dignity for families honouring their heritage. A notable modern bearer is Yousif Al-Khoei, an Iraqi-British scholar and advocate for interfaith dialogue. The name is sometimes spelled Yousef or Youssef, and its Scottish popularity reflects the nation's growing multicultural communities.