Boy name
İdris name meaning
“a prophet named in the Quran”
İdris is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. It entered Turkish through Arabic Idrīs, with a traditional explanation linking it to words for study and learning. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name has a direct textual association with the account of Idris in Surah Maryam.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does İdris mean?
A prophet named in the Quran
In Turkish: Kur’an’da adı geçen bir peygamber
İdris is named in the Quran as a truthful prophet. Later Islamic traditions associate him with writing and the beginnings of various crafts, and often identify him with Enoch; these narrative associations should be distinguished from the unresolved question of the name's linguistic origin.
How popular is İdris?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 3provinces
Where is İdris in the top 30?
3 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name İdris
Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic Idrīs. Its earlier origin is uncertain; connecting it with the Arabic root for studying is a traditional explanation rather than an established derivation.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of prophets |
| Is İdris in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · إدريس · 19:56, 21:85Idris is named in the Quran in Surah Maryam and Surah al-Anbiya, where he appears among the prophets. |
| Starts with | İ |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with İdris
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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İdris Sermet
Meaning of each name
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
- Sermet: perpetuity, endlessness; everlasting
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Eren İdris
Meaning of each name
- Eren: saintly figure; a spiritually accomplished person
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
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İdris Habib
Meaning of each name
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
- Habib: beloved; a dear friend
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Necmeddin İdris
Meaning of each name
- Necmeddin: star of the faith
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
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İdris Şerafettin
Meaning of each name
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
- Şerafettin: honour and dignity of the faith
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Gaffar İdris
Meaning of each name
- Gaffar: abundantly and repeatedly forgiving
- İdris: a prophet named in the Quran
How to pronounce İdris
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /idɾis/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ادریس |
| Arabic | إدريس |
Is İdris a boy’s name?
Yes, İdris is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
İdris appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Idris
Names that sound like İdris
Famous people named İdris
- İdris Baluken · b. 1976
- İdris Güllüce · b. 1950
- İdris Naim Şahin · b. 1956
- İdris Nebi Taşkan · b. 1993
- İdris Bal · b. 1968
- İdris Küçükömer · b. 1925
- İdris Şahin · b. 1974
- İdris Akbıyık · b. 1971
- İdris Gümüşdere · b. 1976
- İdris Akbulut
- İdris Arıkan · b. 1939
- İdris Furat · b. 2001
FAQ about the name İdris
What is the meaning of İdris?
İdris means “a prophet named in the Quran”. Borrowed into Turkish from Arabic Idrīs. Its earlier origin is uncertain; connecting it with the Arabic root for studying is a traditional explanation rather than an established derivation.
Is İdris a boy’s name?
Yes, İdris is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is İdris in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Idris is named in the Quran in Surah Maryam and Surah al-Anbiya, where he appears among the prophets. (e.g.: 19:56, 21:85)
What is the origin of the name İdris?
İdris is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does İdris have?
İdris has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İdris?
İdris appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of İdris?
Other spellings: Idris.
What names go well with İdris?
Some ideas: İdris Sermet; Eren İdris; İdris Habib.
Famous people named İdris?
Notable people named İdris include İdris Baluken, İdris Güllüce, İdris Naim Şahin.
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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