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A Quranic Name for Boys

1. Key Attributes of the Name Idris

How to pronounce Idris

Islam + D + pRay + sEE + Sweet

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Arabic Spelling (How to write Idris in Arabic)إِدْرِيْس
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2. Detailed Meaning of Idris

Idris is a direct Quranic name for boys and is the name of one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran. The meaning of the name is not known for certain, but some sources say it could be derived from the Arabic D-R-S root which means “to study”, “to instruct”, and some say it means “interpreter”. Idris is possibly the same person as the biblical prophet Enoch.

3. How to Write Idris in Arabic

Idris written in Arabic print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Arabic word Idris written in naskh script

Idris written in Quranic script (Quranic Naskh)

The Arabic word Idris written in Quranic naskh script

Idris written in Kufi/Kufic calligraphic script

The Arabic word Idris written in Kufi/Kufic calligraphic script

Idris written in Nastaliq calligraphic script

The Arabic word Idris written in Nastaliq calligraphic script

Idris written in Ruqaa calligraphic script

The Arabic word Idris written in Ruqaa calligraphic script

Idris written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script (from West Africa)

The Arabic word Idris written in Rubutun Kano calligraphic script

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Alternative Spellings of Idris

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