anardil

masculine name. *Lover of the Sun

The given name of Tar-Aldarion (UT/219), and also the name of the sixth king of Gondor (LotR/1038). This name seems to be a compound Anar “Sun” and -(n)dil “-lover”. This name also appeared in the form Anardilya (UT/174), as an endearment spoken to the young Tar-Aldarion by his grandfather Vëantur.

Elements

Word	Gloss
Anar	“Sun”
-(n)dil	“-friend, -lover; devotion, disinterested love”

Variations

• Anardilya ✧ UT/174; UTI/Anardil