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Gandalf

US/ˈɡændɑlf/

Gandalf proper noun: a male given name from the Germanic languages known in history, and in the books of Tolkien, but not usually bestowed on children.

Proper noun

Gandalf

  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages known in history, and in the books of Tolkien, but not usually bestowed on children.

Noun

Gandalf (plural Gandalfs)

  1. A fictional or figurative wizard, especially an old man.
    • Enter acupuncture, the ancient art of needle wizardry. It's like a mystical journey where your acupuncturist becomes the Gandalf of pain relief, wielding tiny needles instead of a staff.2023, Lily N. Sinclair, The Ancient Wisdom of Acupuncture: Applying Traditional Principles to Modern Life, Shuttle Systems Limited
    • At this point, I do the only thing I can. It's a move I've been keeping in case of emergency. I call God, a mega-famous chef associate who is basically like the Gandalf of Italy. If there's one thing that well-known chefs dislike, it's other chefs having a bad experience in their country. God...2024, Ben Shewry, Uses for Obsession: A Chef's Memoir, Allen & Unwin

Gandalf meaning in Bengali

Gandalf in Bengali

name
গ্যাণ্ডাল্ফ gaenḍalf

Forms of Gandalf

Proper noun
alternative formGundulf
alternative formGundulph
Noun
pluralGandalfs

Origin of Gandalf

From Old Norse mythology Gandalfr (“elf familiar”). It may be reinforced by various similar names in Medieval Latin, like a few saints and clergymen.

From the character in the Lord of the Rings series.

Questions about Gandalf

What does Gandalf mean?
Gandalf means a male given name from the Germanic languages known in history, and in the books of Tolkien, but not usually bestowed on children.
What is Gandalf in Bengali?
Gandalf in Bengali is গ্যাণ্ডাল্ফ (gaenḍalf). See Gandalf meaning in Bengali.
What part of speech is Gandalf?
Gandalf can be a proper noun or a noun.
How do you pronounce Gandalf?
Gandalf is pronounced /ˈɡændɑlf/ (US).

Words near Gandalf in the dictionary

  1. Gancitanos
  2. gancyclovir
  3. Gand Island
  4. Ganda
  5. Gandaki
  6. Gandalf
  7. Gandalfesque
  8. Gandalfian
  9. Gandalfish
  10. gandang
  11. Gandangara

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