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Gandalf

GAN-dahlf

Gandalf (name) means a wizard character in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings.". Example: “Gandalf guided the Fellowship through many perils.”

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A wizard character in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."

"Gandalf guided the Fellowship through many perils."

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_____ guided the Fellowship through many perils.

Etymology

Tolkien borrowed the name from Old Norse, where it appears in the "Völuspá" poem meaning roughly "wand-elf."

Origin: Old Norse

Frequently asked questions

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.".

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Words with old Norse origins Words that end with F