A name of the Teleri as lovers of the sea (WJ/411). It is a compound of nén “water” and the plural form of the suffix -(n)dil “-lover”. It is similar in origin to their other name Falmari.
Quenya
Nendili
water-lovers
nendili
collective name. Water-lovers
Elements
Word Gloss nén “water, water, [ᴱQ.] river” -(n)dil “-friend, -lover; devotion, disinterested love”
nendil
noun. beast that lives in the water
A general term for aquatic animals, including fish (lingwi) as well as other species such as whales and dolphins (NM/336). It appears to be a combination of nén “water” and -(n)dil “-lover”.
Elements
Word Gloss nén “water, water, [ᴱQ.] river” -(n)dil “-friend, -lover; devotion, disinterested love”
Nendili noun "Water-lovers", the most frequently used "title" or secondary name of the Lindar (Teleri) (WJ:411) Sg. #Nendil.