Meaning & History
İdris is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Idris (1), which is the name of a prophet in the Quran. The name ultimately derives from the Arabic root darasa, meaning "to study, to learn," giving Idris the sense of an "interpreter" or "teacher."
Religious Significance
In Islam, Idris is revered as a prophet and is traditionally identified with the biblical figure Enoch. According to the Quran, Idris was a man of truth and a prophet who was raised to a high station. He is also known for his wisdom and for being the first to write with a pen, further aligning him with the themes of knowledge and learning.
Linguistic Background
The Turkish name İdris was inherited from Ottoman Turkish ادریس, which itself came from Arabic إِدْرِيس (ʔidrīs). The name is common among Turkish Muslims, reflecting the strong Islamic heritage of the region.
Related Names
The name has several variants across different regions: Idris and Idriss in Arabic-speaking countries, Driss in Maghrebi Arabic, and Idrissa in Western Africa. These forms all share the same prophetic significance.
- Meaning: Interpreter, teacher (from Arabic root darasa
- Origin: Arabic, via Ottoman Turkish
- Type: First name
- Usage Regions: Turkey, Muslim World
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — İdris