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Yuusuf

Somali spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of the biblical and Quranic Joseph.

Meaning and origin

Yuusuf doubles the vowels of Yusuf to match Somali spelling habits while keeping the name of the prophet whose story fills an entire chapter of the Quran, Surah Yusuf.

How to pronounce Yuusuf

English (US)YOO-soof /ˈjuːsuːf/

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