Mîr

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mîr means "jewel" in Sindarin. In Quenya, -mir is a short form of mírë, which also means "jewel" (in names like Ardamir, Tar-Atanamir).

Examples:

  • Míriel = "Maiden of the Jeweled Garland" (Quenya)
  • Ardamir = "Jewel of Arda" (Quenya)
  • Boromir = "Faithful Jewel" (Sindarin)

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