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Yousefi

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Yousefi
Origin
Meaning"son of Joseph"
Region of originIran Ushaiger Uyun Aljiwa

Yousefi (Persian: یوسفی) is a Persian patronymic surname, meaning "son of Joseph". It is rare as a given name. The surname Yousefi is predominantly found in Iran, indicating its origin in that region. It is believed to have derived from a historical context when Persians referred to Jewish individuals as 'Yousefi,' which could be the reason why it became a family name.

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