Almarian

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Almarian
Númenórean
Biographical Information
TitlesQueen of Númenor
LanguageAdûnaic and Quenya
Birthunknown (before S.A. 700)
RuleS.A. 740 - 883 (143 years)
Deathc. S.A. 900+
Family
ParentageVëantur
SpouseTar-Meneldur
ChildrenAnardil, Ailinel and Almiel
Physical Description
GenderFemale
Hair colorGolden

Almarian (Q, pron. [alˈmari.an]) was the daughter of Vëantur, Queen to Tar-Meneldur, the fifth King of Númenor, and mother to Tar-Aldarion, the sixth King, and to Ailinel and Almiel.

Etymology

Almarian's name appears to mean "maiden garlanded with good fortune" in Quenya (from alma, 'riches; good fortune' and rian, 'garlanded maiden').

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