📖 About Idrees
Idrees is an Arabic name meaning "studious" or "interpreter," derived from the root darasa (to study). In Islam, Idris is a revered prophet mentioned in the Quran, traditionally identified with the biblical Enoch, and associated with the origins of writing and astronomy. The name is widely used across the Arab world, West Africa, and South Asia in various spellings: Idris, Idriss, Idrees. In the United States it has seen modest but growing usage in recent decades, reflecting increasing Muslim community visibility.
📍 Details
- OriginArabic
- Gender♂ Male
- MeaningInterpreter, studious
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⭐ Famous People
- Idris Elba — British actor of Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian descent, acclaimed for roles in The Wire, Luther, and Beasts of No Nation; widely considered one of the finest actors of his generation.
- Idris I of Libya — First and only King of Libya (1951-1969), who led his country to independence from colonial rule and presided over the discovery of major oil reserves.
- Idriss Déby — President of Chad from 1990 until his death in 2021, a pivotal figure in Central African politics and a key partner in Western counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel.
- Idris Muhammad — American jazz and funk drummer renowned for his innovative rhythmic style, having worked with Lou Donaldson, Pharoah Sanders, and Gil Scott-Heron.