Idris
Meaning of Idris
Idris—EE-driss in Wales, eye-driss in everyday English—wears two passports at once: in Arabic, it means “studious” and recalls the wise Prophet Idris of the Qur’an, while in old Welsh it shines as “ardent lord,” the fiery giant who gave his name to the mountain Cadair Idris. The blend feels like café con leche and afternoon tea in the same cup—unexpected yet delicious. Pop-culture fans will smile at actor Idris Elba, proof that the name walks red carpets with ease, and U.S. data shows it climbing from the 700s to the top 600 in just a decade, a quick-step worthy of a salsa beat. Idris is short, strong, and just exotic enough to spark curiosity without tripping Grandma’s tongue. With its scholarly roots and mountain-high imagery, the name whispers “little explorer,” a boy who reads the stars and still kicks the soccer ball past sunset. In short, Idris wraps global history, gentle strength, and a dash of movie-star cool into five bright letters—ready to leap off the birth certificate and into an adventurous life.
Pronunciation
Welsh
- Pronunced as EE-driss (/ˈiːdrɪs/)
English
- Pronunced as I-dris (/ˈaɪdrɪs/)
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Notable People Named Idris
| Idris Elba is an acclaimed English actor and rapper with a Golden Globe Award, multiple BAFTA and Emmy nominations, Time 100 recognition, and over $9.8 billion in box office earnings. |
| Idris bin Haron is a distinguished Malaysian politician who served as Chief Minister of Melaka and held various key governmental and international leadership roles. |
| Idris II of Morocco - Idris II succeeded his father Idris I as the ruler of the Idrisid dynasty in 803, having been born after his death. |
| Idris Murshidul Azzam Shah of Perak - Sultan Sir Idris Murshidul Azzam Shah was the 28th Sultan of Perak when it was part of the British-administered Federated Malay States. |
