thurin is an adjective meaning "secret" or "hidden" in Sindarin.[1] It was used as a proper name for Túrin by Finduilas, who doubted that his true name was Agarwaen. The similarity with his name disturbed him greatly.[2]
Examples
- Thuringwethil = "Secret Shadow"
- Garthúrian = "Hidden Realm"
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", entry "THUR"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Children of Húrin, "Túrin in Nargothrond", p. 165