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Meaning

A Prophet's name (Enoch)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Prophet

Regional Usage

North Africa

Global Spellings

Arabic إدريس
Urdu ڈریس
Persian دریس
Turkish Dris
Bengali ড্রিস
Pashto ډریس
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Driss offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'A Prophet's name (Enoch)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Driss, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Driss, a Maghrebi rendering of Idris, comes from the Arabic root d-r-s, meaning "to study" or learn. Prophet Idris (AS) is described in the Quran (19:57) as having been raised to a lofty station.

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Etymology

An alternate transliteration of Idris, possibly related to the Arabic root د-ر-س (d-r-s, 'to study'). Described in the Quran as a truthful prophet 'raised to a high station.'

Islamic Significance

Idris is a prophet in Islam, described as truthful and raised by God to a high station.

Quranic Connection

Quran 19:56: and mention in the Book Idris. Indeed, he was a man of truth and a prophet.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across North African Arabic-speaking Muslim communities.