Q. Ciryaher m. “*Ship Lord”

Q. Ciryaher, m. “*Ship Lord”

The given name of the 15th king of Gondor, later called Hyarmendacil (LotR/1045). This name is probably a compound of cirya¹ “ship” and heru “lord”.

Conceptual Development: In drafts of the Lord of the Rings appendices, his name was first given as Kiryahir, perhaps a combination with S. hîr “lord”.

References ✧ LotRI/Hyarmendacil I; PMI/Kiryahir

Variations

Elements

cirya¹ “(sharp-prowed) ship; swift gliding”
heru “lord, master”