Teleri
Branda is a Telerin adjective meaning "lofty, noble" or "fine".
Etymology
The form in Primitive Elvish (or perhaps Common Telerin) was b'randâ.[1] This was apparently representing an even more primitive adjective *barándâ (stem BARÁD).
Westron
In Westron, branda means "border, march".[2]
Etymology
It may possibly originate from the Adûnaic *barrad, which has the root BAR, though this is unlikely.
See also
- Branda-nîn
- Brandagamba (translated as Brandybuck) is derived from this word and the ending -gamba. While a more literal translation of the name would be "Marchbuck," Tolkien instead translated it as "Brandybuck" in order to retain the visible connection with the Brandywine River.[3]