thelion is an Elvish word, only appearing as an element in the names Ecthelion and Aegthelion.[1]
Didier Willis notes thelion as an unattested Sindarin noun meaning "one who remains firm in his purpose".[2]
Etymology
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Three. The Wanderings of Húrin and Other Writings not forming part of the Quenta Silmarillion: III. Maeglin", p. 318
- ↑ Didier Willis, Hiswelókë's Sindarin Dictionary at Jrrvf.com (accessed 19 June 2011)