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Idriss

/ID-riss/
Western Unisex

Idriss is a Western name meaning "Idriss is often associated with learning, teaching, and interpretation, implying a wise or knowledgeable individual. It may also be interpreted as 'interpreter' or 'student'.". The name Idriss is believed to be of Arabic origin, likely derived from the Arabic root *دَرَسَ* (darasa) meaning 'to study' or 'to learn'.

Language Western
Gender Unisex
Phonetic ID-riss

Say it as ID-riss. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

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