Idris
interpreter, studious
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- Morocco
- Pronunciation
- ID-riss
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Idris
Idris is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "interpreter, studious". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Morocco.
Idris is named in the Qur'an as a prophet praised for patience and knowledge, and Muslim scholars have long linked him with Enoch. In Morocco the name carries civic weight too: Idris I founded the city of Fez and the Idrisid dynasty, so it reads as both devout and distinctly Maghrebi. In Britain the name has widened well past Muslim families in the last two decades.
Variants and spellings: Idriss, Driss, Enoch (biblical parallel).
Notable people named Idris: Idris Elba, British actor.
Popularity trend: Idris has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Idris
- What does the name Idris mean?
- Idris means "interpreter, studious". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Morocco.
- Where does the name Idris come from?
- Idris originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
- Is Idris a boy or girl name?
- Idris is a boy name.