Idris
In Arabic: إدريس
The name of a noble prophet mentioned in the Quran, praised for truthfulness and elevated rank.
اسم نبي كريم ذكره الله في القرآن، ووصفه بالصدق ورفعة المكانة.
- Boy name
- Prophetic
- Faith
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Pan-Arab
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إدريس, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm إدريس.
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- What does the name Idris mean?
- The name of a noble prophet mentioned in the Quran, praised for truthfulness and elevated rank.
- Is Idris a boy or a girl name?
- Idris is a boy name.
- How is Idris written in English?
- Idris in Arabic: إدريس.
- Does Idris fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.