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

• Edhelharn

[edit] See also

• Not to be confused with Elesser "Elf-friend"

[edit] References

1. ↑ Vinyar Tengwar 49, p. 28