What does the name Arwen Undómiel mean in Sindarin?
The name Arwen Undómiel means noble maiden in the ancient tongue of Sindarin. She was born into the House of Finwë and carried the heritage of three great Elven houses through both parents.
Questions about Arwen
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Aragorn meet Arwen for the first time inside Rivendell?
Aragorn met Arwen for the first time when he was twenty years old inside Rivendell. They reunited thirty years later at Cerin Amroth on a mound of grass and stone to commit themselves to marriage.
Why did Arwen give up her immortality as a daughter of Elrond?
Arwen gave up her immortality available to her as a daughter of Elrond to remain in Middle-earth instead of travelling to the Undying Lands. Her death followed the path of her ancestor Lúthien who chose mortality for love one year after Aragorn died at age 2,901.
How did Liv Tyler portray Arwen in Peter Jackson's film trilogy compared to the book?
Liv Tyler played Arwen in Peter Jackson's film trilogy with an expanded role compared to the book. She single-handedly rescued Frodo Baggins from Black Riders at the Fords of Bruinen using a sudden flood while wielding the sword Hadhafang which belonged to his grandmother Idril Celebrindal.
Who voiced Arwen in the 1981 BBC radio serialisation of The Lord of the Rings?
Sonia Fraser voiced Arwen in the 1981 BBC radio serialisation of The Lord of the Rings. Rosalie Craig later played the role in London during 2007 singing Prologue and three musical numbers including Star of Eärendil.