indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Gender Masculine
Usage Literature
Meaning & History
Derived from the Adûnaic word pharaz, meaning "gold". In The Silmarillion, Ar-Pharazôn (King Pharazôn) was the name of the last king of Númenor and the husband and usurper of Miriel. Ar-Pharazôn brought Sauron to Númenor, who introduced the worship of Morgoth to Númenor. Later Sauron convinced Ar-Pharazôn to assail Valinor, which he did, and this action caused the Downfall of Númenor.