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Idrissa

The name Idrissa is boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "interpreter". The Arabic name Idrissa is related to the more common form Idris, which is the name of a Quranic prophet usually equated with the biblical Enoch). Idrissa is more commonly seen in North and Western Africa. Idrissa Gueye, the Senegalese footballer who plays for Aston Villa in the UK, is probably the most famous person with this name.
Arabic Male
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Meaning

Interpreter

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Pronunciation

ih-DREE-suh

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Traits

  • Wise
  • Intellectual
  • Artistic
  • Friendly

Compatibility

Idrissa pairs well with siblings names that are equally unique and have cultural significance. As a middle name, it adds a touch of sophistication and depth to the full name. This name is a great choice for families looking for a distinctive and meaningful option with Arabic roots.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Idrissa Ouedraogo

Idrissa Ouedraogo

Film Director

Born: January 21, 1954 · Banfora, Burkina Faso

Portrait of Idrissa Akuna Elba

Idrissa Akuna Elba

Actor

Born: September 6, 1972 · London, England

Portrait of Idrissa Gueye

Idrissa Gueye

Footballer

Born: September 26, 1989 · Dakar, Senegal

Portrait of Idrissa Seck

Idrissa Seck

Politician

Born: August 9, 1959 · Thiès, Senegal

Portrait of Idrissa Sylla

Idrissa Sylla

Footballer

Born: December 16, 1990 · Conakry, Guinea

Portrait of Idrissa Diop

Idrissa Diop

Musician

Born: November 6, 1959 · Dakar, Senegal

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Idrissa Original form
  • Idriss French variant
  • Идрисса Russian
  • إدريس Arabic
  • Bengali
  • Devanagari
  • Georgian
  • Korean
  • Thai

Cultural Adaptations

  • ইদ্রিসা (Idrisa) Bengali
  • इद्रिसा (Idrisa) Devanagari
  • იდრისა (Idrisa) Georgian
  • 이드리사 (Idrisa) Korean
  • อิดริสซา (Idrisa) Thai

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Frequently Asked Questions about Idrissa

What does Idrissa mean?
Interpreter
What is the origin of Idrissa?
Idrissa has Arabic origins.
Is Idrissa popular?
Idrissa has been viewed 87 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Idrissa?
Similar names include Evelyn, Fifi, Gus, Chance, Pascal.
How do you pronounce Idrissa?
Idrissa is pronounced ih-DREE-suh.

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