Idrissa
Western African · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Idrissa
The name Idrissa means "interpreter" or "studious," derived from the Arabic root "د ر س" (d-r-s) related to learning, and is a variant of the name Idris.
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Etymology
The name Idrissa means "interpreter" or "studious," derived from the Arabic root "د ر س" (d-r-s) related to learning, and is a variant of the name Idris. It is primarily used in West African Muslim cultures, notably among the Fulani and Hausa peoples, and is associated with the prophet Idris (Enoch in the Bible), who is revered in Islam as a wise and righteous figure.
Idrissa currently ranks #11,176 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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