Elessar
Elessar is a Quenya word meaning "elf-stone". It referred to the magical Elfstone, and later to "King Elessar", the royal name of Aragorn II.
[edit] Etymology
The name actually translates as "star-stone" (elen + sar) but for Men the word for "star" usually refers to the Elves.
[edit] Other forms
- Genitive: elesarno[1]
[edit] Cognates
[edit] See also
- Not to be confused with Elesser "Elf-friend"
References
- ↑ Vinyar Tengwar 49, p. 28