Anar (dwarf)

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Anar
Dwarf
Physical Description
GenderMale
GalleryImages of Anar

Anar was a Dwarf that accompanied Bilbo Baggins on his journeys after his birthday party.[1]

Etymology

Anar, or Anarr, is a dwarf from the Dvergatal. His name most likely means "the Other" or "Starer".[2]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Return of the Shadow, "The Second Phase: XIV. Return to Hobbiton"
  2. Chester Nathan Gould, "Dwarf-Names: A Study in Old Icelandic Religion", published in Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, Vol 44 (1929), issue #4, pp. 939-967