Q. Minyon m. “First-begotten”

Q. Minyon, m. “First-begotten”

A name for Fëanor as the first-born of Finwë (MR/87). This name seem to be a compound of minya “first” and some form of the root √NŌ/ONO “beget; be born”.

References ✧ MR/87; MRI; PMI/Fëanor

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Elements

minya “first; eminent, prominent”
NŌ/ONO “beget, give birth to; be born”