Muslim Boy NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Arabic
إِدْرِيس
Idris
Transliteration: Idrīs • Pronounced: (Id-rees)
Regional Usage & Naming Heritage
Prominent Regional Familiarity:
South AsiaMiddle East / GulfSoutheast AsiaTürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:
South Asian Muslim NamesArabic/Gulf Muslim NamesTurkish Muslim NamesSoutheast Asian Muslim NamesWestern Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage:
IndiaPakistanBangladeshSaudi ArabiaUAEKuwaitQatarOmanBahrainIndonesiaMalaysiaTürkiyeUKUSACanadaAustralia
Islamic Significance & History
The noble name of Prophet Idris (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ), famous for his truthfulness, knowledge, and high station near Allah.
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Quran (Surah Maryam 19:56)
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Idris (إِدْرِيس)
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