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Youssoupha

/yoo-SOO-fah/Wolof · a boy’s name

“Joseph, a prophet remembered for patience, integrity, and trust in God”

How to say it
yoo-SOO-fah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

YoussouphaYoussoufYusufYoussef

Nicknames & short forms

Youss

From the same family

01Youssouf“Arabic form of Joseph, the prophet Yusuf; ultimately from Hebrew, commonly understood as “God adds/increases.””Wolofmale→︎02Abdallah“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎03Abdou“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎04Abdoulaye“Servant of God”Wolofmale→︎05Amina“Faithful, trustworthy, and safe in God’s care”Woloffemale→︎06Djibril“Arabic Jibril: Gabriel; ultimately “God is my strength.””Wolofmale→︎07Ibrahima“Abraham, a model of faith and devotion to God”Wolofmale→︎08Islam“Submission or surrender to God; the name of the Islamic faith.”Wolofmale→︎09Ismaila“Ishmael, a prophet whose name expresses that God hears”Wolofmale→︎10Khadim“A devoted servant, especially a servant of God”Wolofmale→︎11Malick“King; a traditional Islamic name expressing honor and dignity before God”Wolofmale→︎12Mariama“Mary, a revered woman known for faith and devotion to God”Woloffemale→︎