Who is Idris mentioned in Surat Maryam, verses 56-57, and is it permissible to name children with the names: Sam, Ya'qub, Ishaq, Ham, Yafith, Shim'on?

Idris was a prophet described by Allah as a prophet and a Siddiq (truthful one). He is in the lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). His name was Enoch, and he was the first among the children of Adam to be granted prophethood and to write with a pen, and he was a tailor. There is nothing in Islamic law that prevents naming with the aforementioned names; some of them are among the best names because they are names of prophets. The most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.