Arthedain

noun. noblemen

arth (“noble, lofty”) + edain (pl. of adan “man”)

arthedain

place name. *Realm of the Edain

The northernmost and longest lasting of the successor-realms of Arnor after it was divided into three kingdoms (LotR/1039). Tolkien did not translate the name, but as suggested by Hammond and Scull, it might mean “Realm of the Edain” (RC/690). If so, its initial element may be a form of arthor “realm” also seen in the ancient name of Arnor, Arthor na Forlonnas “Realm of the North-harbourage” (PE17/28). The second element is almost certainly the plural Edain “(High) Men” of the noun Adan.

Changes

• Artheden → Arthedain ✧ PMI/Arthedain

Elements

Word	Gloss
arthor	“realm”
Adan	“Man (as a species)”

Variations

• Artheden ✧ PMI/Arthedain (Artheden)

Arthedain

Realm of the Edain