Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. Check marks indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. mee'ree-el  [key]

Meaning & History

Míriel is the name of two characters in Tolkien's works. It means 'jewel-garlanded maiden'.

Míriel Serindë, a Noldorin Elf, was the wife of Finwë and father of Fëanor. The birth of her mighty son took so much of her spirit that she passed away.

Tar-Míriel was the rightful heir to the throne of Númenor, but was usurped by her cousin Pharazôn. Ar-Pharazôn led a fleet against Valinor, resulting in the destruction of Númenor. Legend said that Tar-Míriel sought to reach the peak of the Meneltarma before the end, but the waters took her as she climbed the slopes of the Holy Mountain.
Added 6/4/2008 by Hannah Ruth
Edited 12/29/2022 by Mike C and Hannah Ruth


See Also

User submissions Míríel, Miriel