Idris
إدريس
✦Pronunciation
idris
Meaning
One who instructs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Enoch, raised to a high station by Allah
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Popular
About the Name
Idris is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "One who instructs; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Enoch, raised to a high station by Allah". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam — it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Idris is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
“Mentioned in Surah Maryam (19:56-57): 'And We raised him to a high station.'”
Numerology (Abjad)
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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