Tinúviel

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Tinúviel (S, pron. [tiˈnuːvjel]) is a Sindarin poetic term, though not a literal name, for the 'Nightingale'. This name was first given to Lúthien of Doriath by Beren when he first saw her dancing in the forest.

Etymology

The word derives from possible OS *tinnuwihelle, from PQ tindômiselde. It can be analyzed as tinnu(w) + sell

Literally it means "Daughter of Twilight".[1]

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