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Dates
Born II 700
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A descendant of the House of Elros through a minor branch
Pronunciation
eeri'ldeh
Meaning
Uncertain1

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Írildë

A distant descendant of Vardamir Nólimon

Cemendur
Írildë
Hallatan

A noble lady of Númenor, who could claim descent from that land's second King, Vardamir, through his youngest son Nolondil. Born in the year II 700, Írildë was the eldest child of Cemendur of Hyarastorni. Her brother was the lord Hallatan, whose son Hallacar (Írildë's nephew) would wed Queen Tar-Ancalimë and give rise to the line of Kings that followed.


Notes

1

The name Írildë has a long history in Tolkien's works, though its meaning and application changed considerably over time. In its earlier uses, it represented a Quenya form of the name Idril, and was translated as 'mortal maiden'. In later texts, the connection with Idril was lost, and the meaning changed entirely. As applied to this noblewoman of Númenor, it seems to combine a word for 'desire' with a feminine agental ending, so in full Írildë could be interpreted as something like 'she who desires'.

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