Isuf

The masculine first name Isuf represents an Albanian variant of Yusuf, which has its origin in the biblical name Joseph. Translated, the name means "God may add" or "God increase."

What does the name Isuf mean?

Isuf is a masculine first name that is regarded as the Albanian form of Yusuf and traces back to the biblical name Joseph. Its meanings include "God may add" and "God increase." The roots of the name lie in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the term yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), which means "may he (God) add," "he will increase," "God will add," or "God has added." This, in turn, comes from the root yâsaph (יָסַף), which encompasses the meanings "to add," "to increase," "to elevate," or "to do again." Other variants include Isaf, Joscha, Josha, Josa, Jozef, Joseph, Josep, Jose, Joze, Jus, and Joses.

Where does the name Isuf come from?

The name Isuf has an Ancient Hebrew origin and means "God may add." It is composed of the Ancient Hebrew word yehôsêph (יוֹסֵף), which means "may he (God) add," "he will increase," "God will add," or "God has added." The word yâsaph (יָסַף) for "to add," "to increase," "to elevate," or "to do again" also influences the etymology. The name is common in both Albanian and Yugoslav culture.

How do you pronounce Isuf?

Isuf is pronounced as 'I-suf'.

When is the name day of Isuf?

The name days for Isuf fall on February 8, March 19, and October 26.

Popularity

In Germany, Isuf is considered a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,188th. Over the last ten years, Isuf has been given as a first name approximately 40 times, placing it at 3,801st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,540th.

Nicknames & pet names

Iuf / Qufi / Zufi

Famous people

• Isuf Cela (footballer from Albania)
• Isuf Sherifi (Macedonian writer)