God increases
Yusef is the Arabic transliteration of the Hebrew name Yosef, known in English as Joseph. It carries the profound meaning of divine addition or growth, referencing the biblical and quranic figure who rose to power in Egypt.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grammy-winning jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet
Member of the Exonerated Five and New York City Council member