Yávien

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Yávien
Númenórean
Biographical Information
LanguageAdûnaic, Sindarin and Quenya
BirthS.A. 371
Family
HouseHouse of Elros
ParentageNolondil
SiblingsOromendil and Axantur
Physical Description
GenderFemale

Yávien was the only daughter and oldest child of Nolondil, the brother of Tar-Amandil, King of Númenor. Almost nothing is known of her life.

Etymology

Her name means "She of the Autumn" in Quenya (from yávië = "autumn" and -ien = feminine suffix).

Genealogy

              Vardamir Nólimon
                      |
      ________________|________________
     |           |          |          |
     |           |          |          |
Tar-Amandil   Vardilmë   Aulendil   Nolondil
                                       |
                             __________|__________
                            |          |          |
                            |          |          |
                          YÁVIEN   Oromendil   Axantur