Edris

"Studious one, interpreter; also a Welsh form of uncertain origin"

♂ Male · Arabic, Welsh
Arabic Welsh prophetic scholarly cross-cultural

📖 About Edris

Edris is a variant of Arabic Idris (the studious prophet who first wrote with a pen) and Welsh Idris (the legendary giant of Cadair Idris). A cross-cultural name linking Islamic scholarship with Celtic legend.

📍 Details

  • OriginArabic, Welsh
  • Gender♂ Male
  • MeaningStudious one, interpreter; also a Welsh form of uncertain origin

🔀 Variants & Related Names

IdrisIdrissIdrees

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