Iddris
Iddris is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Idris”.
| Meaning | Prophet Idris |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | إدريس |
| Pronunciation | id-REES |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Iddris
Iddris is a spelling of Idrīs, the name of a prophet mentioned twice in the Quran. Unlike most Arabic names, Idrīs has no agreed meaning: some classical scholars connected it with the root d-r-s, to study, explaining that the prophet was so named because of his devotion to learning and study, while others considered it a name of non-Arabic origin. For that reason the meaning is best given simply as the name of the Prophet Idris, upon him be peace, rather than as a literal translation.
Many Muslim commentators identify Idris with Enoch of the Bible, and the Quran describes him as truthful, a prophet and one of the patient, and says he was raised to a high place. The doubled d in Iddris is typical of spellings in Ghana and northern Nigeria, where Arabic names were adapted into Hausa and other West African languages; in those regions the related forms Iddrisu, with the Hausa -u ending, and Idrissa, common in Francophone West Africa, are also widely used. Elsewhere the name is usually Idris, while Idrees is the common South Asian spelling. It is pronounced id-REES, with the stress on the second syllable.
Famous people named Iddris
- Idris Elba — British actor (variant Idris)
- Idries Shah — Afghan-Scottish writer on Sufism (variant Idries)
Is Iddris a Muslim name?
Yes. Iddris is a Muslim name, a spelling of Idris, one of the Prophets named in the Quran.
Is Iddris in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet' (Quran 19:56).
Where is the name Iddris used?
Mainly seen in Ghana and northern Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Iddris
- Iddris name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iddris mean?
Iddris means 'Prophet Idris'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Iddris a Muslim name?
Yes. Iddris is a Muslim name, a spelling of Idris, one of the Prophets named in the Quran.
How do you write Iddris in Arabic?
Iddris is written إدريس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Iddris?
Iddris is pronounced id-REES.
Is Iddris mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet' (Quran 19:56).
How many times is Idris mentioned in the Quran?
Idris is mentioned by name twice in the Quran, in Surah Maryam (19:56) and Surah al-Anbiya (21:85).
What is the Hausa form of Idris?
The usual Hausa form is Iddrisu, which adds the final -u common in Hausa versions of Arabic names.