Tinúviel

The Spell of the Nightingale by Paula DiSante
The Spell of the Nightingale by Paula DiSante

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 Primitive Quendian tindômiselde. Literally it means "Daughter of Twilight".

It can be analyzed as tinnu(w) + sell.

Cognates
Other versions of the legendarium

In early versions Tinúviel was the only name of the character.

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