1. Key Attributes of the Name Idris
| How to pronounce Idris | Islam + D + pRay + sEE + Sweet Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
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| Arabic Spelling (How to write Idris in Arabic) | إِدْرِيْس |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Directly Mentioned |
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.
