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إِدْرِيس
Idris
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“Studious; one who instructs.”
About Idris
Idris is a Muslim baby boy's name meaning "studious; one who instructs", an Arabic name carried for centuries across the Muslim world.
Borne by the Prophet Idris (peace be upon him).
Especially honored in Moroccan families.
Spellings of Idris
إِدْرِيس is one name, written in Latin letters in more than one way. Every spelling below is the same name.
| Spelling | Births in England and Wales, 2025 | Births in France, 2016 to 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Idristhe spelling used on this page | 368 | 1,430 |
| Edris | 7 | 35 |
Babies registered with exactly that spelling. England and Wales: Office for National Statistics, 2025 (the list covers names given to 3 or more babies). France: INSEE Fichier des prénoms, 2016 to 2025 added together (INSEE rounds each yearly count to the nearest 5).
Origin
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
In the Qur’an
Surah 19 : Ayah 56
وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ إِدْرِيسَ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صِدِّيقًا نَّبِيًّا
“And mention in the Book, Idrees. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet.”
Idris appears in the Qur'an directly, as in the verse above.
Across history
Who has carried Idris before.
- The Prophet Idris (peace be upon him)
- Idris I, founder of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco
How to say it
Stressed syllable in capitals
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Common questions about Idris
- What does the name Idris mean?
- Idris (إِدْرِيس) means "Studious; one who instructs". Borne by the Prophet Idris (peace be upon him).
- Is Idris a name from the Qur'an?
- Yes. Idris appears in the Qur'an, in Surah 19, Ayah 56. The verse is on this page with its English meaning.
- Is Idris a boy or a girl name?
- Idris is traditionally a boy's name.
- Where does the name Idris come from?
- Idris is an Arabic name. Especially honored in Moroccan families.
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