At a Glance
- Origin
- Literary invention (Tolkien's Sindarin)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- LOO-thee-en
Luthien is a Literary invention (Tolkien's Sindarin) girl's name. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Luthien
Origin: Literary invention (Tolkien's Sindarin).
A common claim: Lúthien is often said to mean 'Enchantress.' Actually: This comes from Tolkien's invented language rather than a real-world word, so unlike most name meanings, it can't be checked against an independent dictionary — 'Enchantress' is more of a character epithet than a literal translation.
How to Pronounce Luthien
LOO-thee-enIPA /ˈluːθiɛn/
Popularity of Luthien
Luthien doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Luthien
Similar Names
Sinead · Arwen · Aislinn · Malachy · Imogen · Merry
