Idris

ee-DRIS'EE-dris'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Wise

MEANING

InterpreterProphet

ORIGIN

Semitic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the root 'd-r-s', meaning 'to study or learn'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Islamic tradition, Idris is considered a prophet.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Idris is often identified with the biblical Enoch.

🇬🇧Welsh
Melodic

MEANING

Ardent lord

ORIGIN

Celtic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the elements 'iud' meaning 'lord' and 'ris' meaning 'ardent'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Associated with the legendary giant Idris Gawr.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Idris Gawr is said to have lived atop Cadair Idris in Wales.

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