Mairen
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| Mairen | |
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| Date of birth | S.A. 377 |
| Personal Information | |
| Gender | Female |
| Parentage | Tar-Amandil |
| Siblings | Tar-Elendil, Eärendur |
Mairen was the third child and only daughter of Tar-Amandil, the third King of Númenor. Her eldest brother would take up the Sceptre as Tar-Elendil. Almost nothing is known of her life.
[edit] Etymology
Mairen's name is not translated, but probably means "the Good". Cf. Sauron's original name, Mairon, which means "admirable" or "excellent."
[edit] Genealogy
Tar-Amandil
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Tar-Elendil Eärendur MAIREN
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Tar-Meneldur
