Alanon

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Noalath

Etymology

From alan +‎ -on.

Source

Coined by Terry Brooks in the book The Sword of Shannara.

Source Spelling

Allanon

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈɑlənən/

Rhymes: -ɑlənən

Proper Noun

Alanon (singular)

  1. a male given name.
Inflection
Indefinite Definite
Singular Plural Singular Plural
Nominative Alanon Alanoni u Yalanon u Yalanoni
Objective Alanon Alanonik ü Yalanon ü Yalanonik
Genitive Alanon Alanona an Alanon an Alanona
Vocative e Yalanona e Yalanonik

Creation and Usage Notes

In the script, I actually never used the y-mutated forms, even where it would've been called for. I do think they would occur, though. I'm not sure if it'd be written, e.g., Yalanon or y'Alanon, but it's not a huge deal.

-David J. Peterson 18:50, 12 July 2024 (PDT)