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Descended into Arda at its beginning; immortal
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Meaning
'Yavanna' means 'Giver of Fruits'. Her surname 'Kementári' is said to mean 'Queen of the Earth'.
Pronunciation
ya'vanna kementah'ri
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  • Updated 3 April 1999
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Called the 'Giver of Fruits', Yavanna was the Vala whose province was all growing things upon the earth. She was the spouse of Aulë the Smith.


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