Idris means “sower of seed, farmer”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- Idris is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Idris mean?
ئۇرۇق چاچقۇچى، دېھقان (ئىدرىس پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى)Literal meaning
Idris (ئىدرىس) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “sower of seed, farmer” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
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Idris in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Tatar
What does Idris mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written İdris. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sower of seed, farmer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Idris mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئىدرىس, Idris (ULY transliteration), Edris and ئەدرىس. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sower of seed, farmer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Idris mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Idris and Идрис (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sower of seed, farmer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Idris mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written İdris. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sower of seed, farmer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Idris mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Идрис and Idris (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “sower of seed, farmer” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Idris come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Idris?
Idris is used as a given name in Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Tatar. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Idris across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | İdrisLatin | Boy | same as above: “sower of seed, farmer” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | ئىدرىسArabic script EdrisLatin, variant ئەدرىسArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “sower of seed, farmer” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | IdrisLatin | Boy | same as above: “sower of seed, farmer” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | İdrisLatin | Boy | same as above: “sower of seed, farmer” | Editorial |
| Tatar | ИдрисCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “sower of seed, farmer” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Idris
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| İdris | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| ئىدرىس[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Idris[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Edris[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ئەدرىس[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Idris | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Идрис | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| İdris | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Идрис | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Idris | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Idris
Variants and linked names
- EdrisBoy“sower of seeds, farmer”
Sibling names for Idris
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Idris rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MezillaBoy“God's person who brings peace of mind”same language (uyghur)
- ElaxanGirl“highest, superior, sublime”same language (uyghur)
- AkalanUnisex“pure expanse”same language (turkish)
- TosunBoy“bullock; stud, hunk”same language (turkish, uyghur)
- MuqeddemBoy“leader, guide, vanguard; presented”same language (uyghur)
- SuziBoy“relating to burning; fiery person”same language (turkish)
- AltınUnisex“gold”same language (turkish)
- “eternal beg”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Idris
What does the name Idris mean?
Idris means “sower of seed, farmer”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
Is Idris a girl's or a boy's name?
Idris is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Idris come from?
Idris is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Idris?
Idris is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur, Uzbek, Azerbaijani and Tatar. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Idris spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: İdris (Latin), ئىدرىس (Arabic script), Edris (Latin), ئەدرىس (Arabic script), Idris (Latin), Идрис (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Idris have?
Idris has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ئۇرۇق چاچقۇچى، دېھقان (ئىدرىس پەيغەمبەرنىڭ ئىسمى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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