Meaning & Origin
A taxonomic genus within the family Platygastridae – certain parasitoid wasps.
Idris is a boy's and girl's baby name with roots in both Welsh and Arabic traditions. In Welsh, Idris derives from iud (lord) and ris (ardent), meaning 'ardent lord' — and Cadair Idris is one of Wales's most dramatic mountains. In Islam, Idris is a prophet mentioned in the Quran, identified with Enoch.
Actor Idris Elba — renowned for The Wire, Luther, and as a perennial James Bond candidate — brought this name global recognition and undeniable cool. It works across Welsh, Arabic, and English-speaking contexts with equal grace. Two syllables of considerable cultural depth.