The true name of the Vala more commonly called Lórien, from the gardens of Lórien in Valinor where he dwelt.
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This interpretation comes from a note in volume X of The History of Middle-earth, where the names Námo and Irmo are followed by a note: 'Judgement (of what is) Desire (of what should be or might be)'. In Irmo's case, the name seems to be connected to the Quenya word íre, 'desire'.
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See also...
Dreamflower, Estë, Lords of the Valar, Lords of Valinor, Lórien, Lórien, Lórien of the Blossom, Nienna, Nurufantur, Olofantur, Powers of Arda, Powers of the World, Valar
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