Celepharn
Celepharn was the fourth king of Arthedain. He was born in year 979 of the Third Age as the son of King Mallor. Celepharn became king in year 1110 after his father's death. He ruled until his own death in 1191. Celepharn was succeeded as king by his son Celebrindor.
Names & Meanings
The exact meaning of the name Celepharn is not known. It may potentially contain the Sindarin word celeb meaning "silver."
References
The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: "The Realms in Exile," page 318
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 193
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," definition and translation of celeb
The History of Middle-earth, Volume XII, The Peoples of Middle-earth: "The Heirs of Elendil," page 193
The Silmarillion: "Appendix - Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names," definition and translation of celeb
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