Gandalf
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Name — A wizard character in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
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Etymology
Tolkien borrowed the name from Old Norse, where it appears in the "Völuspá" poem meaning roughly "wand-elf."
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What does “Gandalf” mean?
The word “Gandalf” means a wizard character in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings.".
How do you pronounce “Gandalf”?
“Gandalf” is pronounced GAN-dahlf (/ˈɡændɑlf/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gandalf” in a sentence?
Here is “Gandalf” used in a sentence: “Gandalf guided the Fellowship through many perils.”
What part of speech is “Gandalf”?
“Gandalf” is a name.
Where does the word “Gandalf” come from?
The word “Gandalf” comes from Old Norse. Tolkien borrowed the name from Old Norse, where it appears in the "Völuspá" poem meaning roughly "wand-elf.".