Meaning: Possibly interpreter or teacher
The story
Idris names a prophet in the Quran and may be linked with learning. That Arabic derivation is uncertain; Welsh Idris, interpreted as ardent lord, is an independent name.
Also means
What Idris means in its other languages.
- Welshardent lord
Spellings & variants
- Idrees
- Idriss
- Edris
- Idrys
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Idris comes from Arabic and Welsh. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.
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