Jusuf

Jusuf is a masculine given name used in various Muslim-majority communities and diaspora populations. It is a regional variant of Yusuf, the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yosef (Joseph). The name is typically associated with the biblical and Qur’anic figure Joseph, and it carries the meaning often translated as “God will increase” or “God adds.”

Etymology and meaning: The form Yusuf derives from Yosef, a Hebrew name that appears in religious texts and has been adapted into many languages. In Islamic and Middle Eastern contexts, Yusuf is the familiar spelling, while Jusuf represents a localized or transliterated variant found in some Balkan and Slavic-language communities.

Geographic and cultural usage: Jusuf is found especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina and among Balkan populations where Latinized spellings reflect local phonology. The name has counterparts across languages, including Yusuf (Turkish and Arabic), Yusef, and Yosef, with regional variants shaping their pronunciation and orthography.

Notable people: One notable bearer of the name is Jusuf Nurkić (born 1994), a Bosnian professional basketball player known for his international career. Other individuals with the name appear in various fields across Balkan and Muslim-majority regions, reflecting the name’s broad cultural reach.

See also: Yusuf (name), Yosef (name), Yusef.