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Yusuf

Boy name · 284 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yusuf: 284 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 23 births in 2021.

Yusuf is the Arabic form of Joseph, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "He will add" or "God increases." It is profoundly significant in Islam, where Yusuf is a revered prophet whose story is told in the Qur'an's most detailed narrative. The most famous modern bearer is Yusuf Islam, the British singer formerly known as Cat Stevens, who converted to Islam in 1977 and has since become a prominent philanthropist and educator. The name also connects to the biblical Joseph, whose story inspired the name of places like St. Joseph, Missouri. A notable variant is the Turkish spelling Yusuf, which remains popular across the Muslim world, while the Scottish form is typically Joseph.