Meaning
interpreter, one who understands
Origin
Idris is a name of Arabic origin, rooted in islamic tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AZ, BE, DE, DZ, FR, MA, MY, NG, SA, SD, TN, TR, US).
Style
- religious
- traditional
- classic
- strong
- international
- intellectual
Famous people named Idris
- Idrisi (medieval Arab geographer)
- Idris I (prophet in Islamic tradition)
- Idris II (Sufi mystic)
- Idris al-Makki (Sufi scholar)
- Idris I of Morocco
- Idris I of Scotland
Variations
Idrees, Edrees
Popularity
Idris appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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