Boy name
Idiris name meaning
“One who studies or learns”
Idiris means one who studies or learns in the name's traditional interpretation. It derives from Arabic Idrīs and corresponds to İdris with an added vowel. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it is related to İdris and Idriz, while its learning association comes from Arabic darasa.
What does Idiris mean?
One who studies or learns
In Turkish: Ders çalışan, öğrenen
Idiris shares the meanings and narratives surrounding İdris. The prophet Idris appears in the Quran and is associated with writing and knowledge in later traditions. The interpretation 'one who studies' fits those cultural associations, while the name's deeper linguistic origin remains debated and this gloss is traditional.
Origin of the name Idiris
Idiris is explained as a form of İdris with an inserted vowel, ultimately from Arabic Idrīs. The traditional interpretation links the name to darasa, 'to study, learn,' although this connection is not a settled historical etymology.
How to pronounce Idiris
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯdiɾis/ |
Is Idiris a boy’s name?
Yes, Idiris is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Idiris does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Idiris
Famous people named Idiris
- Idiris Altun
FAQ about the name Idiris
What is the meaning of Idiris?
Idiris means “One who studies or learns”. Idiris is explained as a form of İdris with an inserted vowel, ultimately from Arabic Idrīs. The traditional interpretation links the name to darasa, 'to study, learn,' although this connection is not a settled historical etymology.
Is Idiris a boy’s name?
Yes, Idiris is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Idiris in the Quran?
Its source name does. Idiris is a form of Idrīs with an added vowel; the source name Idrīs occurs in the Quran. (e.g.: 19:56)
How many syllables does Idiris have?
Idiris has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Idiris?
Idiris does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Idiris?
Notable people named Idiris include Idiris Altun.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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