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Idrees

Boy name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Idrees: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2016.

Idrees is an Arabic name, a variant of Idris, which itself is the Arabic form of the biblical name Enoch, meaning "dedicated" or "initiated" in Hebrew. In Islamic tradition, Idris is revered as a prophet and is often identified with the biblical Enoch, known for his wisdom and piety. The most famous modern bearer is the British-Somali poet and playwright Idrees Hassan, whose work explores themes of identity and diaspora. While no major places are directly named after Idrees, the name shares its root with the Welsh name Idris, which is linked to the mountain Cadair Idris in Snowdonia, said to be the seat of a giant. A notable variant is Idris, which is more common in Wales and West Africa, while Idrees is the preferred spelling in South Asian Muslim communities.