Namarie

Laurelyn · 01-20-2002, 10:21 AM

Does anybody out there know the meaning of namarie? I've heard that it means my love, I've heard that it means I love you, and I've heard some other things as well . . . does anybody know?
By the way, sorry that I can't get the two little dots over the e . . .

Taurwen · 01-20-2002, 10:49 AM

I think it means farewell.

Biscuit · 01-20-2002, 10:52 AM

I wondered about this as well. In the bit in LOTR were the fellowship are in Lorien, someone (can't remember who) sings a song in Elvish about Elbereth and I think Namarie is another name for her. Although I'm not completely sure.
It's a lovely word though.

Ñólendil · 01-20-2002, 03:27 PM

Namárië means 'Farewell' as Taurwen said. It's translated in Farewell to Lórien: Namárië! Nai hiruvalyë Valimar! Nai elyë hiruva! Namárië! is translated: Farewell! Maybe thou shalt find Valimar! Maybe even thou shalt find it! Farewell!.

Laurelyn · 01-20-2002, 03:57 PM

Namarir means farewell, eh? Thanks!!
~Laurelyn

***Sister Golden Hair*** · 01-20-2002, 09:50 PM

Yeah, was Finrod's last words when he left Valinor: ""Namarie Amarie?"

Ñólendil · 01-21-2002, 01:08 AM

Galin · 10-13-2008, 10:41 AM

In Words, Phrases and Passages (published in Parma Eldalamberon 17) namárie is said to mean 'let all that is good be (to you)' and was a Quenya expression for 'farewell'.

And under the root MAN 'good' Tolkien notes márie 'goodness', and namárie (á na márie) literally 'be well, a formula of greeting or farewell.'

If I'm reading it right, then the word can be used in greeting too! if so, this would be a great example of how difficult it can be to guess at the finer details of the Elvish tongues.

Attalus · 10-17-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sister Golden Hair

Yeah, was Finrod's last words when he left Valinor: ""Namarie Amarie?"

Feanor's last words were, "I'm going to prove I am right if it kills every one of you."

***Alcuin*** · 11-10-2008, 08:32 PM

Video of Tolkien reciting “Namárië”…

…and the Ring Verse…

…and discussing the Lord of the Rings.

01-20-2002, 10:21 AM	#1
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Namarie Does anybody out there know the meaning of namarie? I've heard that it means my love, I've heard that it means I love you, and I've heard some other things as well . . . does anybody know? By the way, sorry that I can't get the two little dots over the e . . . __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

01-20-2002, 10:52 AM	#3
Biscuit Sapling Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 8	Namarie I wondered about this as well. In the bit in LOTR were the fellowship are in Lorien, someone (can't remember who) sings a song in Elvish about Elbereth and I think Namarie is another name for her. Although I'm not completely sure. It's a lovely word though.

01-20-2002, 03:27 PM	#4
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	Namárië means 'Farewell' as Taurwen said. It's translated in Farewell to Lórien: Namárië! Nai hiruvalyë Valimar! Nai elyë hiruva! Namárië! is translated: Farewell! Maybe thou shalt find Valimar! Maybe even thou shalt find it! Farewell!. __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

01-20-2002, 03:57 PM	#5
Laurelyn Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valinor, right next to Telperion . . . what did you expect, Michigan? Posts: 1,315	Namarir means farewell, eh? Thanks!! ~Laurelyn __________________ The Third Age of Entmoot has begun. Angel of music, guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! The country I eat and spend the day in is by no means the country I sleep and dream in. Define patriotism. Hold the boat, you spastic monkey! ~ Elenka

01-21-2002, 01:08 AM	#7
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	__________________ Falmon -- Dylan

01-20-2002, 10:49 AM	#2
Taurwen Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York Posts: 20	I think it means farewell.

01-20-2002, 09:50 PM	#6
*Sister Golden Hair* Queen of Nargothrond Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Akron, Ohio - USA Posts: 7,121	Yeah, was Finrod's last words when he left Valinor: ""Namarie Amarie?"

10-13-2008, 10:41 AM	#8
Galin Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 222	In Words, Phrases and Passages (published in Parma Eldalamberon 17) namárie is said to mean 'let all that is good be (to you)' and was a Quenya expression for 'farewell'. And under the root MAN 'good' Tolkien notes márie 'goodness', and namárie (á na márie) literally 'be well, a formula of greeting or farewell.' If I'm reading it right, then the word can be used in greeting too! if so, this would be a great example of how difficult it can be to guess at the finer details of the Elvish tongues.

11-10-2008, 08:32 PM	#10
*Alcuin* Salt Miner Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gone to Far Harad Posts: 987	Video of Tolkien reciting “Namárië”… …and the Ring Verse… …and discussing the Lord of the Rings.

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