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Idris

ID-ris

Popularity

#739

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

4,685

Peak Year

#347 in 2024

First Recorded

1914

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Possibly from Welsh 'iud' meaning 'lord' or from Arabic meaning 'interpreter'. Also associated with the biblical Enoch.

Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Idris Elba

    British actor, known for roles in 'The Wire'

  • Idris I of Libya

    The only King of Libya

Personality Traits

WiseIntelligentMysteriousProtective

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