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Dates
Descended into Arda at its beginning; immortal
Location
Dwells in Aman with the other Valar
Race
Division
Family
Sister to Yavanna; spouse of Oromë
Pronunciation
va'na
Meaning
From the Elvish word for 'beauty'
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Vána

A lesser lady of the Valar

A lady of the Valar, the sister of Yavanna and spouse of Oromë. Flowers were said to open, and birds sing, at her passing.


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