Barahir, grandson of Faramir
A man of Gondor and a Steward to King Eldarion, Barahir was the grandson of Faramir and Eowyn. He was quite possibly the son of Faramir's son Elboron. After the death of King Aragorn in year 120 of the Fourth Age, Barahir authored The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen at a young age. It was about the love of Aragorn and Arwen, the courage of Aragorn, and the Return of The King. Later, a revised edition of The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen was added to The Thain's Book.
Names & Meanings
Barahir is a Quenya word meaning "fiery lord" from bara meaning "fire" and hîr meaning "lord." Barahir was the name of a member of the Edain who was the father of Beren in the First Age. Barahir was also the name of the eighth Ruling-Steward of Gondor, Barahir.
References
The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring: "Prologue - Note on the Shire Records," page 24
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," definitions and translations of baras and hir.
The History of Middle-earth, Volume V, The Lost Road and Other Writings: "The Etymologies," definitions and translations of baras and hir.
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