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Idris is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran, traditionally identified with Enoch in the Bible[citation:2]. He is described as a man of truth and a prophet, and is noted for his patience and elevated status[citation:2]. The name Idris means 'studious', 'smart', or 'to learn' in Arabic, and he is believed to be the first person to write with a pen[citation:2]. The name carries connotations of knowledge, wisdom, and piety.

✨ Knowledge✨ Patience✨ Piety✨ Truthfulness

All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.

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Idris

Meaning:Studious, Interpreter, Prophet Enoch
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Idris

Studious, Interpreter, Prophet Enoch

🇵🇰Urdu

ادریس

علم کا پیاسا، نبی ادریس علیہ السلام

🇸🇦Arabic

إِدْرِيس

الدارس، النبي أخنوخ

Also written as: Idris, Idrees, Edris, Enoch

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Idris is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran, traditionally identified with Enoch in the Bible[citation:2]. He is described as a man of truth and a prophet, and is noted for his patience and elevated status[citation:2]. The name Idris means 'studious', 'smart', or 'to learn' in Arabic, and he is believed to be the first person to write with a pen[citation:2]. The name carries connotations of knowledge, wisdom, and piety.

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ادریس

ادریس علیہ السلام ایک نبی کا نام ہے جن کا ذکر قرآن میں آیا ہے۔ وہ علم اور صبر کی صفات کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔ ادریس کا مطلب 'علم حاصل کرنے والا' ہے، اور روایت ہے کہ قلم سے لکھنے والے پہلے شخص تھے[citation:2]۔

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إِدْرِيس

إدريس هو نبي من أنبياء الله ذكر في القرآن الكريم، ويعتقد أنه أخنوخ عليه السلام. وصفه الله بالصديق والنبي ورفعه مكاناً علياً. الاسم مشتق من الدراسة والتعلم، وهو أول من خط بالقلم.

Quranic References

"وَاذْكُرْ فِي الْكِتَابِ إِدْرِيسَ ۚ إِنَّهُ كَانَ صِدِّيقًا نَّبِيًّا"

And mention in the Book, Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet.Surah Maryam, Verse 56

Famous Personalities

Idris Elba

Acting

English actor, producer, and musician[citation:2].

Idris of Libya

Royalty

First and only king of Libya (1951-1969)[citation:2].

Idris I of Morocco

Leadership

Founder of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco[citation:2].

Yusuf Idris

Literature

Renowned Egyptian writer[citation:2].

Historical Figures

Idris I

Era: d. 791 CE

Founder of the Idrisid dynasty in Morocco.

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Name Information
First LetterI
Name Length5 letters
LanguagesArabic, Welsh, English
Islamic Ruling
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Idris is the name of a respected prophet mentioned in the Quran, making it a highly recommended name.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

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🇬🇧 EnglishIdris
🇵🇰 Urduادریس
🇸🇦 Arabicإِدْرِيس
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