Muslim boy name
Idris: name meaning
إدريس
“Studious, learned”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
The Prophet Idris, described as truthful and raised to a high station (19:56-57).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Idris mean?
Idris (إدريس) means "Studious, learned". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Idris a Muslim name?
Yes. Idris is used by Muslims around the world. The Prophet Idris, described as truthful and raised to a high station (19:56-57).
Is Idris mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. The Prophet Idris, described as truthful and raised to a high station (19:56-57).