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Dates
Immortal; entered Arda at its foundation
Race
Ainur
Division
Valar
Order
Fëanturi (Masters of Spirits)
Settlements
The gardens of Lórien in Valinor
Pronunciation
ee'rmo
Meaning
Interpreted as 'Desire (of what should be or might be)'1
Other names
Lórien, Olofantur

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Irmo

The true name of the Vala Lórien

The true name of the Vala more commonly called Lórien, from the gardens of Lórien in Valinor where he dwelt.


Notes

1

This interpretation comes from a note in volume X of The History of Middle-earth, where the names Námo and Irmo are followed by a note: 'Judgement (of what is) Desire (of what should be or might be)'. In Irmo's case, the name seems to be connected to the Quenya word íre, 'desire'.

See also...

Dreamflower, Estë, Lords of the Valar, Lords of Valinor, Lórien, Lórien, Lórien of the Blossom, Nienna, Nurufantur, Olofantur, Powers of Arda, Powers of the World, Valar

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Irmo

The true name of the Vala Lórien

Dates
Immortal; entered Arda at its foundation
Race
Ainur
Division
Valar
Order
Fëanturi (Masters of Spirits)
Settlements
The gardens of Lórien in Valinor
Pronunciation
ee'rmo
Meaning
Interpreted as 'Desire (of what should be or might be)'1
Other names
Lórien, Olofantur

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 6 July 2013
  • Updates planned: 1

Irmo

The true name of the Vala Lórien

The true name of the Vala more commonly called Lórien, from the gardens of Lórien in Valinor where he dwelt.


Notes

1

This interpretation comes from a note in volume X of The History of Middle-earth, where the names Námo and Irmo are followed by a note: 'Judgement (of what is) Desire (of what should be or might be)'. In Irmo's case, the name seems to be connected to the Quenya word íre, 'desire'.

See also...

Dreamflower, Estë, Lords of the Valar, Lords of Valinor, Lórien, Lórien, Lórien of the Blossom, Nienna, Nurufantur, Olofantur, Powers of Arda, Powers of the World, Valar

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 6 July 2013
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2010, 2013. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.