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Elessar

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-uh-sar /ˈɛl.ə.sɑːr/Medium

Meaning: A literary invention by J.R.R. Tolkien: Elessar, 'Elfstone,' is the royal name taken by Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. Coined in Tolkien's Elvish (Quenya); not a traditional name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name from Middle-earth: Elessar, 'Elfstone,' is Aragorn's royal name in Tolkien (said 'EL-uh-sar').
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Origin MediumLiterary
MeaningA literary invention by J.R.R. Tolkien: Elessar, 'Elfstone,' is the royal name taken by Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. Coined in Tolkien's Elvish (Quenya); not a traditional name.
U.S. rank (2022)#12881 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Elessar ('Elfstone') is Tolkien's Quenya name for Aragorn as king in The Lord of the Rings. As a baby name it is a literary invention, very rare and evocative in the U.S. (said 'EL-uh-sar').

It appears only very rarely, among Tolkien enthusiasts. Extremely rare, literary, and evocative.

Did you know? Elessar means 'Elfstone' — the royal name taken by Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings — coined by J.R.R. Tolkien in his Elvish tongue, a literary invention (said 'EL-uh-sar').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Elessar — Tolkien invention; 'Elfstone'; royal name of Aragorn

Variations

ElesarEllessarElessarr

Nicknames

EllSar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elessar mean?

Elessar means 'Elfstone' — the royal name of Aragorn in Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, coined in his Elvish tongue.

How do you pronounce Elessar?

It's said EL-uh-sar /ˈɛl.ə.sɑːr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elessar a boy or girl name?

Elessar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Elessar?

Elessar is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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