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Descended into Arda at its beginning; immortal
Race
Ainur
Division
Valar (Aratar)
Meaning
'Yavanna' means 'Giver of Fruits'. Her surname 'Kementári' is said to mean 'Queen of the Earth'.
Pronunciation
ya'vanna kementah'ri
Titles
Giver of Fruits, Kementári, Queen of the Earth

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  • Updated 3 April 1999
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Yavanna

The Queen of the Earth

Ilúvatar
Yavanna
Aulë
Vána

The Valar

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.


See also...

Aiwendil, Alatar, Aman, Anar, Aratar, Corollairë, Culúrien, Curumo, Darkening of Valinor, Galathilion, Giver of Fruits, Golden Tree, High Ones of Arda, Ivanneth, Kelvar, [See the full list...]

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