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Edris

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Meaning

Prophet Idris (Enoch)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic إدريس
Urdu ادریس
Persian ادریس
Bengali ইদ্রিস
Pashto ادریس

Alternate Spellings

The name Edris is a classic masculine title rooted in Quranic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Prophet Idris (Enoch)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Edris, like the alternate spelling Idris, comes from the Arabic root d-r-s, meaning "to study." 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').

Islamic Significance

Described in the Quran as a truthful prophet 'raised to a high station'; later tradition identifies him with the Biblical Enoch, though this identification is traditional rather than textually certain.

Quranic Connection

Mentioned in Quran 19:56-57 and 21:85-86.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with common variants including Idris and Edris.