Idris

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Etymology

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Proper noun

Idris f, also m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Platygastridae – certain parasitoid wasps.

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English

Etymology 1

English Wikipedia has an article on:
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Borrowed from Welsh Idris.

Proper noun

Idris

  1. A male given name from Welsh, popularized by actor Idris Elba.

Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Arabic إِدْرِيس (ʔidrīs).

Proper noun

Idris

  1. (Islam) a prophet in Islam; traditionally identified with the biblical Enoch.
  2. A male given name from Arabic.
    • 1959, Anthony Burgess, Beds in the East (The Malayan Trilogy), published 1972, page 490:
      "Where do you keep your cash, bub?" asked Idris hoarsely. His American was better than Hassan's English.

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Malay

Malay Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia ms

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic إِدْرِيس (ʔidrīs).

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Idris (Jawi spelling إدريس)

  1. (Islam) A prophet in Islam.
  2. a male given name from Arabic

Welsh

Etymology

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Particularly: “Wikipedia w:Idris (name) suggests: 'Ardent lord', from udd (lord, prince) + ris (ardent, enthusiastic, impulsive)”

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Idris m

  1. a male given name

Derived terms

  • Cadair Idris

Descendants

  • English: Idris

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