Idrees name meaning & origin

Meaning

The prophet Idris

Studious

Idrees is understood to mean “The prophet Idris; studious”. The name comes from Arabic and is traditionally used by Muslim families.

Name Details

Gender

Boy

Origin

Arabic

Language

Arabic

Religion / Tradition

Muslim

Name Type

Trending

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Idrees fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning The prophet Idris

Gender Boy

Origin Arabic

Language Arabic

Religion / Tradition Muslim

Name Type Trending

Popularity Popular

Idrees, letter by letter

Idrees has 6 letters — 3 vowels (i, e, e) and 3 consonants. It begins with I and ends with S.

I 1 · D 4 · R 2 · E 5 · E 5 · S 3 = 20 → 2 + 0 = 2

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Idrees is 2, traditionally linked with Moon. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with I.

Questions About Idrees

What does the name Idrees mean?

Idrees is understood to mean “The prophet Idris; studious”. The name comes from Arabic and is traditionally used by Muslim families.

Is Idrees a boy’s or girl’s name?

TotsName lists Idrees as a boy’s name, given most often in Muslim families.

What is the origin of Idrees?

Idrees comes from Arabic.

How popular is Idrees?

On TotsName, Idrees is popular, and the name starts with I.

Can Idrees determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Idrees. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Idrees does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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