arahad

masculine name. Arahad

The 7th and 10th chieftains of the Dúnedain (LotR/1038). The initial element of the name is the prefix ar(a)- “noble” and its final element might be the lenitied form had of the noun sad “place”.

Conceptual Development: In the draft of Appendix A of the Lord of the Rings, the name of Arahad II was first given as Arangar (PM/211).

Changes

• Arangar → Arahad ✧ PMI/Arahad

Elements

Word	Gloss
ar(a)-	“noble, royal, high”
sad	“place, spot”

Variations

• Arangar ✧ PMI/Arahad (Arangar)