Idrissa

Idrissa is a boy's name that is considered a West African variant of Idris. It translates to "the wise one" or "the scholar."

What does the name Idrissa mean?

The name Idrissa represents a West African form of Idris. Its meanings include "the wise one" and "the scholar." The roots of the name lie in the Arabic word darasa (دَرَسَ), which means "to study" or "to learn." Other variants include Idriss, Idrissou, Idriz, Driss, and Edris.

Where does the name Idrissa come from?

Idrissa is a male first name of Arabic origin that carries the meaning "the wise one." It is derived from the Arabic word darasa (دَرَسَ), which means "to study" or "to learn." The name has African as well as specifically West African roots.

How do you pronounce Idrissa?

The pronunciation of Idrissa is three syllables and is articulated as "I-dris-sa" [iˈdʁisa]. The clear initial i sound at the beginning of the name provides a distinct opening, while the r, pronounced either rolled or guttural, brings resonance to the middle. The double s structure gives the name a fine, hissing quality before the open ending gently fades away. Idrissa sounds sonorous and rhythmic - vibrant at its core and harmonious in its overall appearance.

Popularity

In Germany, Idrissa is among the less common first names. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most popular male first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2010 with the 2,204th position. In the last ten years, Idrissa has been chosen as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 4,180th position.

Famous people

• Idrissa Adam (Cameroonian sprinter)
• Idrissa Akuna Elba (British actor/musician)
• Idrissa Coulibaly (football player from Mali)
• Idrissa Dione (French boxer)
• Idrissa Gueye (Senegalese football player)
• Idrissa Laouali (footballer from Niger)
• Idrissa Mandiang (Senegalese footballer)
• Idrissa Rajab Said (football player from Tanzania)
• Idrissa Sylla (football player from Guinea)