Ydyrys means “studious, one who studies”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz.
- Ydyrys is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh and Kyrgyz.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Ydyrys mean?
Literally: from Arabic darasa 'to study'
Literal meaning
Ydyrys (Ыдырыс) is a Kazakh boy's name recorded both on Wiktionary and in the KazPER name list. Wiktionary traces it to إِدْرِيس ‘Idris, Idrees, a figure in the Islamic narrative.’ (Arabic in origin), which gives the meaning “Idris, Idrees, a figure in the Islamic narrative.”.[1]
meaning traditionally given; origin debated; name of a prophet in Islam
Also glossed as “Idris, Idrees, a figure in the Islamic narrative.”[1,2]Likely
Ydyrys in Kazakh and Kyrgyz
What does Ydyrys mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Ыдырыс, Idırıs (Wiktionary romanization) and Ydyrys (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “studious, one who studies” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1,3]
What does Ydyrys mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Ыдырыс and Ydyrys (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “studious, one who studies” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Ydyrys come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic إِدْرِيس (ʔidrīs).[1,2]Likely
Arabic, compound. From from Arabic darasa 'to study'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Ydyrys?
Ydyrys is used as a given name in Kazakh and Kyrgyz. 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.
Ydyrys across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ЫдырысCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “studious, one who studies” | Documented[1,3] |
| Kyrgyz | ЫдырысCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “studious, one who studies” | 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 Ydyrys
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ыдырыс[1,3] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ydyrys[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Ydyrys[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Ydyrys[3] | Latin spelling | Latin | Variant |
| Идрис[3] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Ыдырыс[3] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Idırıs[1] | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (Wiktionary romanization) |
| Ydyrys | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Ыдырыс | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Ydyrys | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Ydyrys
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 Ydyrys rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BolatzhanBoy“steel soul”same language (kazakh)
- BarysBoy“snow leopard”same language (kazakh)
- FloraGirl“flowers”same language (kazakh)
- KalauBoy“wish, desire”same language (kazakh)
- ShadymanBoy“joyful”same language (kazakh)
- GulbadanGirl“flower-bodied”same language (kazakh)
- KlaraGirl“clear, bright”same language (kazakh)
- ShakhmuratBoy“the king's wish”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Ydyrys
What does the name Ydyrys mean?
Ydyrys means “studious, one who studies”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz.
Is Ydyrys a girl's or a boy's name?
Ydyrys is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Kyrgyz: boys.
Where does Ydyrys come from?
Ydyrys is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ydyrys?
Ydyrys is recorded for Kazakh and Kyrgyz. 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 Ydyrys spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ыдырыс (Cyrillic), Ydyrys (Latin), Идрис (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ydyrys have?
Ydyrys has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Ыдырыс”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 83842746. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as Kazakh given names, Kazakh male given names; etymology: From Arabic إِدْرِيس (ʔidrīs).; listed as a Kazakh given name; Kazakh given-name entry Ыдырыс (+1 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “إدريس”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93320221. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic إِدْرِيس ‘Idris, Idrees, a figure in the Islamic narrative.’
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Ыдырыс; spelling Ydyrys recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; KazPER English spelling Ydyrys (+2 more)
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