Post by Móreadhiel on Jan 16, 2007 14:20:18 GMT -5
Aranuir
Third Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aranuir was born in 2084. His father was Arahael. Aranuir succeeded his father as Chieftain in 2177. He died in 2247 and was in turn succeeded by his son Aravir.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Aranuir is uncertain. It may mean "eternal king" from aran meaning "king" and uir meaning "eternity."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for OY
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Compound Sindarin Names in ME
Third Chieftain of the Dunedain. Aranuir was born in 2084. His father was Arahael. Aranuir succeeded his father as Chieftain in 2177. He died in 2247 and was in turn succeeded by his son Aravir.
Names & Etymology:
The meaning of Aranuir is uncertain. It may mean "eternal king" from aran meaning "king" and uir meaning "eternity."
Sources:
Appendix A of LotR: "The Realms in Exile - The Northern Line, Heirs of Isildur," p. 318
The History of Middle-earth, vol. V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," entry for OY
The History of Middle-earth, vol. XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," p. 196
Compound Sindarin Names in ME
