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  2. Quenya - Wikipedia

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    Tolkien explained that "the word Quenya itself has been cited as an exempla (e.g. by Ælfwine), but this is a mistake due to supposition that kwenya was properly kwendya and directly derived from the name Quendi 'Elves'. This appears not to be the case. The word is Quenya in Vanyarin, and always so in Parmaquesta." [T 19]

  3. Elvish languages of Middle-earth - Wikipedia

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    Nelson Goering's analysis of Tolkien's claim that Sindarin is to Quenya as Welsh is to Latin [3] Elvish language Features Resemblances European language Quenya "snake", a name leuka, Makalaure: High language, "Elven-Latin" 1) "Used for ceremony, and for high matters of lore and song" 2) Spelling system is Latin-like Cultural parallels of Quenya ...

  4. Elvish languages - Wikipedia

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    Elvish: Gael Baudino: Strands series: Romance languages [9] Elvish: Warcraft universe: Superficially resembles Tolkien's Elvish: Darnassian, Nazja, and Thalassian [10] are considered the modern elvish tongues spoken by the modern Kaldorei, the Naga, and the highborne (respectively), while Elvish itself is an ancient tongue no longer used as a ...

  5. 105 Creative Elf Names and Their Meanings - AOL

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    These cool monikers give major elven and fantasy vibes. These cool monikers give major elven and fantasy vibes. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness ...

  6. The Etymologies (Tolkien) - Wikipedia

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    It is a list of roots of the Proto-Elvish language, from which he built his many Elvish languages, especially Quenya, Noldorin and Ilkorin. It gives many insights into Elvish personal and place names not explained anywhere else. The Etymologies does not form a unified whole, but incorporates layer upon layer of changes. It was not meant to be ...

  7. Noldor - Wikipedia

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    In the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Noldor (also spelled Ñoldor, meaning those with knowledge in his constructed language Quenya) are a kindred of Elves who migrate west to the blessed realm of Valinor from the continent of Middle-earth, splitting from other groups of Elves as they went. They then settle in the coastal region of Eldamar.

  8. Celtic influences on Tolkien - Wikipedia

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    Nelson Goering's analysis of Tolkien's claim that Sindarin is to Quenya as Welsh is to Latin [13] Elvish language Features Resemblances European language Quenya "snake", a name leuka, Makalaure: High language, "Elven-Latin" 1) "Used for ceremony, and for high matters of lore and song" 2) Spelling system is Latin-like Cultural parallels of ...

  9. 205 Powerful Viking Names and Their Meanings - AOL

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    Related: 105 Creative Elf Names and Their Meanings. Best Viking Names and Their Meanings. 1. Erik — "Eternal king,” from Old Norse. 2. Leif — "Descendant" or "heir." 3. Thor — From Old ...