Indian name meaning
Idris
♂ BoyId·ris · 2 syllables
A prophet; studious
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| I | d | r | i | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 3 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Idris carries the name number 2.
About the name Idris
Idris is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A prophet; studious.”
Spoken aloud it is Id·ris — 2 syllables. Idris is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idris mean?
Idris means “A prophet; studious.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Idris a boy or a girl name?
Idris is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Idris?
Idris is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Idris?
Idris has 2 syllables and is said as Id·ris.
What is the numerology number of the name Idris?
In the Chaldean system, Idris has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Idris a common name in India?
Idris does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Idris?
For a sister to Idris, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Iman, Imrana, Inara or Zainab all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Idris?
Faris, Haris, Waris or Francis share Idris's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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