Idrissa

id-RISS-ah

West African, Arabic

"interpreter, studious"

Idrissa Origin and Meaning

The name Idrissa is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "interpreter, studious".

A West African form of popular Arabic Idris, Idrissa more literally means "studious" or "learner", though it is also linked to the act of interpretation, via its connection to a Quranic prophet usually equated with the biblical Enoch.

Idrissa is more commonly seen in North and Western Africa, with notable bearers including footballer Idrissa Gueye and Paralympian, Idrissa Keita. It is also the birth name of actor Idris Elba, more commonly known by the original Arabic form.

Famous People Named Idrissa

• Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elba British actor
• Idrissa Gueye Senegalese footballer