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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Maiden crowned with a radiant garland
- Origin
- Tolkien's Sindarin (constructed language)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- gah-LAHD-ree-el
Galadriel comes from Tolkien's Sindarin, the constructed language he invented, and it means "maiden crowned with a radiant garland." It's pronounced gah-LAHD-ree-el (IPA /ɡəˈlɑːdriəl/), with the stress on the second syllable.
Meaning & Origin of Galadriel
Meaning: Maiden crowned with a radiant garland.
Origin: Tolkien's Sindarin (constructed language).
How to Pronounce Galadriel
gah-LAHD-ree-elIPA /ɡəˈlɑːdriəl/
Popularity of Galadriel
Galadriel has always been a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #5618 in 1977, when 11 babies were given it, and in 2024 it ranked #7697 with 14 babies, so it has stayed uncommon across the 1969–2024 data.
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FAQ
What does the name Galadriel mean?
Maiden crowned with a radiant garland.
How do you pronounce Galadriel?
Galadriel is pronounced gah-LAHD-ree-el (IPA: /ɡəˈlɑːdriəl/).
Is Galadriel a popular name right now?
Galadriel peaked at #5618 in 1977 and is ranked #7697 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1969–2024.)
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