Hiril

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This article is about the daughter of Halmir. For the sister of Beren, see Hiril (daughter of Barahir).
Hiril
Adan
Biographical Information
LocationBrethil
LanguageHalethian
Birthc. F.A. 422
Family
HouseHouse of Haleth
ParentageHalmir
SiblingsHaldir, Hareth, and Hundar
SpouseEnthor
ChildrenMeleth
Physical Description
GenderFemale

Hiril was the younger daughter of Halmir, third Halad or warden of the Haladin. She was the sister of Haldir, Hareth, and Hundar. She was married to Enthor and she bore him a daughter Meleth.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Hiril means "lady" in Sindarin (Hîr + -il).

Genealogy[edit | edit source]

 
 
 
 
 
 
Halmir
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Haldir
 
Hundar
 
Hareth
 
HIRIL
 
Enthor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meleth
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hunthor
 
Manthor

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Three. The Wanderings of Húrin and Other Writings not forming part of the Quenta Silmarillion: I. The Wanderings of Húrin", p. 270