Idris
/IH-D-R-IY-S/
The studious one, the prophet whom God raised to a lofty station — Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and patience elevated by God. Tradition credits him with being among the first to write with a pen and study the stars. His name honours learning, patience, and the quiet ascent of a mind devoted to knowledge
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Idris is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The studious one, the prophet whom God raised to a lofty station — Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and patience elevated by God. Tradition credits him with being among the first to write with a pen and study the stars. His name honours learning, patience, and the quiet ascent of a mind devoted to knowledge”.
Idris is a boy's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The studious one, the prophet whom God raised to a lofty station — Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and patience elevated by God. Tradition credits him with being among the first to write with a pen and study the stars. His name honours learning, patience, and the quiet ascent of a mind devoted to knowledge" and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among African, Arab, Indian, Pakistani, American, British, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Malaysian, Turkish, Singaporean families, Idris carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Where is Idris in the Quran?
Idris carries a Quranic root — it appears in Maryam 19:56. Muslim families often choose names anchored in the Quran or Prophetic tradition for the meaning and blessing they carry.
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See Idris's Quranic reading →What does Idris's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Idris resonates in either tradition.
Idris's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Idris's full reading →
Does Idris go with your family's names?
Idris breaks into 5 sounds: /IH-D-R-IY-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Idris sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Idris beside your family's names →
Names similar to Idris
If Idris resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in African families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Muslim boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Idris
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Common questions about Idris
What does the name Idris mean?
Idris means "The studious one, the prophet whom God raised to a lofty station — Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and patience elevated by God. Tradition credits him with being among the first to write with a pen and study the stars. His name honours learning, patience, and the quiet ascent of a mind devoted to knowledge." It is a boy name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Idris a boy or girl name?
Idris is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Idris?
Idris is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among African, Arab, Indian families.
Is Idris a Muslim name?
Yes. Idris is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Idris mean in Arabic?
Idris originates from Arabic, where it means "The studious one, the prophet whom God raised to a lofty station — Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and patience elevated by God. Tradition credits him with being among the first to write with a pen and study the stars. His name honours learning, patience, and the quiet ascent of a mind devoted to knowledge."
What is the numerology of Idris?
Idris has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
Is Idris a Quranic name?
Yes. Idris appears in the Quran — Maryam 19:56. It is an Arabic boy name meaning "The studious one, the prophet whom God raised to a lofty station — Idris is mentioned in the Quran as a man of truth and patience elevated by God. Tradition credits him with being among the first to write with a pen and study the stars. His name honours learning, patience, and the quiet ascent of a mind devoted to knowledge", chosen by many Muslim families for its Quranic root.
Is Idris mentioned in the Quran?
Yes — Idris is found in the Quran at Maryam 19:56.
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