Maitimo

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Maitimo (Q, pron. [ˈmaɪtimo]) was the mother-name of Maedhros, eldest son of Fëanor. Meaning "Well-shaped One", it was received by Maedhros because of his comeliness.[1]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", The names of the Sons of Fëanor with the legend of the fate of Amrod, p. 353