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Ydriss

Quick answerYdriss is a variant spelling of Idris, derived from Arabic roots meaning "studious" or "learned," with the root possibly connected to the verb "darasa" (to study).

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,845
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Numerology4 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,845

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ydriss

Ydriss is a variant spelling of Idris, derived from Arabic roots meaning "studious" or "learned," with the root possibly connected to the verb "darasa" (to study).

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Etymology

Ydriss is a variant spelling of Idris, derived from Arabic roots meaning "studious" or "learned," with the root possibly connected to the verb "darasa" (to study). The name is primarily used in Muslim cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, with historical significance as the name of a prophet in Islamic tradition and various medieval North African rulers and scholars.

Ydriss currently ranks #2,845 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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