Eldar Lexicon

Eldar Portal

This article is about the runes of the Aeldari language; for the the runes used by Eldar Seers, see Psychic Runes.

The Eldar Language is highly advanced and almost impossible to understand for lesser races.^[1]

Eldar Glyphs^[1]

One of the many numerological systems of the Eldar known as the "Signs of the Soul" used by Harlequins^[10] and to mark aricraft placements within the wings of their Warhost.^[37]

Overview

Eldar Texts regarding sagas of Eldar Mythology^[10]

The Eldar language is considered highly complex and graceful. Many references draw upon the Eldar psyche, mythical figures, and long-lost events. The Eldar also communicate with pose and gesture, it is possible for two Eldar to have full conversations without saying a word to one another.^[1] Today, each Craftworld along with the Exodites speaks with its own unique dialect that is easily recognizable to other Eldar.^[11a][16] Outsiders might describe the Eldar spoken language as having a musical quality to it.^[31] Other near-heretical Imperial literature includes that of Inquisitor Ichtyus Drumall, Obscurus Analects of Xenoartefacts, where some insight into Aeldari culture and runes is recorded within his self-purported three years spent in the underbelly of craftworld Saim-Hann.^[32]

The Imperium has struggled to understand both the spoken and written language of the Eldar. It took the cumulative life's work of Lexicos Aldus Mari and their 160 predecessors to understand even the most basic ideas behind the Eldar spoken tongue. Aldus acted as the last diplomatic envoy to Craftworld Alaitoc with their studies on their culture concluding in 453.M36.^[16] Other notable Imperials who have contributed significantly to the Aeldari xeno lexicography field of study is various members of the prolific Mung Dynasty.^[18][10]

Names

Aeldari personal names call into two type: titles of rank and purpose or names inherited from ancient tales.^[16]

The first type of name is composed of a ceremonial name and common name. Warriors often have a third, a battle name. Using a common name at the wrong moment could result in great insult, while using a ceremonial name at the wrong time could be seen as fussy or aloof. Ceremonial names usually grow longer with age. This could be due to more rank accrued, indicators of role or purpose, accolades, or denotations of prowess or temperament.^[16]

Various spirit runes used to denote the personality of an individual Wraith Construct.^[19]

As an example, the ceremonial name Alai-Eltanomorreiasalonethatil can be broken down, meaning: Alai (of the Alaitoc craftworld), Eltano (birth name), mor (the wise), reia (rising star), salo (the teacher), nethatil (family name ending). While in common conversations they are simply called Elthil, a simple contraction of birth-name and family name.^[16]

The second type of name is mostly used by warriors and is handed down generation to generation. Exarchs have the names of great warrior of myth. Just as they pass down the sacred armour of legends, they pass on that name as well, forgetting their past life.^[16]

Types

Old Eldar

Old Eldar is the ancient tongue of the ancient Eldar Empire. While broadly similar to modern Aeldari, it is considered sensuous and overly indulgent. While modern Craftworld Aeldari has shored away such excess, Old Eldar is still used for ceremonial purposes by some Craftworlders.^[11b]

Drukhari

Dark Eldar script.^[35a]

The Dark Eldar speak the same core language as their Craftworld cousins. However it is considered to be a unique and distinct dialect of the Eldar language.^[11c] Moreover, there are different subdialects between High Commorragh and Low Commorragh.^[13] Drukhari names and dialect tend to sound harsher than their Asuryani kin.^[23c]

Harlequin

Harlequins speak with a unique Aeldari dialect that is said to be mysterious, deceitful, full of references, and overly elaborate and performative.^[12][14]

Alphabet

Eldar Runes^[15b]

Aeldari Runes, also called Glyphs,^[17] are the grapheme of their written language, used in divination or read as a cursive script^[9] within the Aeldari written language. Each runic symbol is used for a concept, as opposed to a letter, and many of these word-concepts have different meanings depending on the context in which they are presented.^[1] Many of the word-concepts are more than just descriptions. These word-concepts, while being pronounced the same, can have subtly different meanings when written rather than verbalised.^[16] One glyph's proximity to another could also change aspects of what florid concepts are being conveyed.^[17]

Aeldari runes are used in cartouche heirograms, such as those on the Wraithknight, in two ways: as circles to denote noble houses and ovals to denote Bonesinger schools.^[9]

Sentences

Eldar sentence	translation	notes	source
Bhi se chomh dorcha gur cheapamair go raibh an oichie tagtha.	It was so dark that we thought night had come.		Harlequin (Novel), Chapter Nine, "Dreadnought"
Bionn an fear ciallmar ina thost muai ná bîonn pioc le rá aige.		Meaning unknown A similar sentence in Irish: "Bíonn an fear ciallmhar ina thost nuair ná bhíonn pioc le rá aige" means "The wise man is silent when he has nothing to say."	Chaos Child (Novel), Chapter Eight, "Courthouse"
Da gceilfi an fhirinne, b'flieidir go neosfai breag-	If the truth were hidden, perhaps a lie would be told.	Sentence may be incomplete	Harlequin (Novel), Chapter Nine, "Dreadnought"
Elthir corannir rhiantha en.	The Eldar maiden who weeps tears for the warrior-folk in the starlight of Rhidhol during the winter.	Basic translation means "mourner" or "widow" though has a much deeper meaning for grief and loss in the Eldar tongue. It also notes implications of eternal woe and heartache.	[16]
Fedhein Saim Zarakhain		A type of mounted counter-attack manuouver using a squadron of Wave Serpents.	Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan, pg. 31
Meshruuk avasha solkara Khaine!		Meaning unknown Spoken in battle by an Avatar of Khaine.	Hammer and Bolter (Animated Series), ep. 6 - "In the Garden of Ghosts"
Nil ann ach cleasai, agus tá an iomad measa aige air féin.	The trickster thinks too much of himself.		Chaos Child (Novel), Chapter Eight, "Courthouse"
Shea nudh Asuryanish ereintha Asuryanat	May the blessings of Asuryan protect the children of Asuryan from abomination	Most potent and dire of all prayers	[22a]

Terms

A

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Agaith	False face	Refers to the face masks worn by Harlequins. Irish "aghaidh" means "face"	[28e]
Ai'elethra		Path.	[24b]
Alai	Of the Craftworld Alaitoc		[16]
Amharoc	Pitiless One	Aeldari name taken by Yvraine during her time as a corsair.	White Dwarf May 2019, pg. 32
Amon Harakht	Eagle Pilot	Fighter pilot.	[22a]
Amon ny-shak Kaelis	Forge of Sun and Stars		Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Ten
Anhrathe		Eldar Corsair	[23e]
Arakhia	children of destruction	Orks	Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives (Novel), Chapter 8 [33a]
Aral'dha	flower of dawn	Name of the Maiden World, Aral'dha, in the Gilead System.	[23a]
Ardathricainn		Familial head of the High Council of an Eldar Titan Clan	[21c]
Arebennian		Harlequin Solitaires.	[28d][23b]
Asureah		Aspect Warrior.	[7]
Asurya		Aspect Warrior	White Dwarf 511 (UK), pg. 77
		Asurya.	[7]
Asuryani	Children of Asuryan	Craftworld Eldar.	[24a]
Athair		Harlequin Troupe Master. Irish "athair" means "father"	White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31
Atherakhia	Destruction		[35b]
Athesdan		Archaic Kaelor term for the Farseer of Kaelor, which carries additional military responsibilities.	[7]

B

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Bahzhakhain		Tempest of Blades, Frozen Leaves Falling to Cut or, simply, the Swordwind. Name of a Biel-Tan warhost.	White Dwarf September 2016, pg. 43
Bechareth	Spirit on the wind	Used to describe Eldar who died without a spirit stone.[27] Can also be used as a name appellation.[20b][32]	[20b][27][32]
Beithir	Thunderbolt/striking serpent	Ambiguous word; applied to Eldar Support Weapon Batteries In Scottish floklore beithir is a serpentine dragon	[21a][29]
Bhanlhar	avenger of the lost clan	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Brathu-angau	Kiss of doom	Harlequin's Kiss weapon.	[28e]
Buanna	Reaper	Shuriken Cannon/Shrieker Cannon. Historically in Irish "buanna" was referring to a billeted soldier	[28e]

C

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Caman	the avenger	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b][32]
Caradoch		Kaelor term for aging Eldar, borrowed from refugees of Lsathranil’s Shield (Planet).	Eldar Prophecy (Novel), pg. 60
Carrecenad		The crystaline material from which Spirit Stones and the Infinity Circuit are made.	White Dwarf 110 (UK), pg. 61
Caoineag	Breath of the Gods	Necron device capable of feeding C'tan on energies of stars both in the past, present, and future.	Gods of Mars (Novel) Chapter 13
Caurifelliann	giant, long-striding warriors	Eldar Titans	White Dwarf 110 (UK), pg. 60
Cegodari	who laughs at despair	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Ceiba-ny-shak		Bel-Shammon curse, exact translation unknown.	[22a]
Ceifulgaithann	Wind rider	Applied to standard Eldar Jetbikes.[21a] Can also be used as a name appellation.[20b][32]	[21a][20b][29][32]
Corsikanni	kin to Corsairs	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Creidann	Belief-maker	Mini-grenade launcher firing hallucinogen grenades. Irish "creideann" means "[he/she/it] believes"	WD127, pg. 191

D

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Dakiilithyli		Dark Eldar Jetbikes.	[22c]
Dannan	Death	The word for death, but used only in terms of the culling of animals and other lesser creatures.	[22a]
Dathedi	Between colours	Holo-suit.	[28e]
Dathedian		The Great Rift	[20a]
Dhanir	Stage, Path, or Way.	One's current role on the Eldar Path	[7]
Dhamashir		Soul.	[7]
Dharknys		Darkness of a Craftworld Day-Night Cycle	[7]
Dithyandli		Inter-craftworld Martial Arts Competition	Shadow Point, Chapter 3
Diolath	Gift for a Musician or Artist	Harlequin Jetbike	White Dwarf 107 (UK), pgs. 14-15
Distaur		Harlequin Mime.	[28c]
Dragon		Term for Tyranids	[11a]
Dresil'ach	The Forgotten Ruin	Alternative name for Craftworld Lu'Nasad	Rogue Trader: Fallen Suns, pg. 7
Drethuchii	The Shattering of Harmony	Symbol of the Kabal of the Broken Sigil.	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 19
Druchii	Dark Ones	Dark Eldar.	[22c]
Dystari	that which will never shatter	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]

E

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Eladrith Ynneas		Meaning Dark Eldar, the term was first used openly by the Kabal of the Black Heart.	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 48
Elantach	stranger from the darkness amidst the stars	Eldar term used to refer to a Rogue Trader.	[26b]
Esdainn		Harlequin Shadowseer.	White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31
	Rune-Singer	Kaelor term for Warlock, conflated with the Harlequin Shadowseers	[7]
Eshairr		An outcast/renegade without ties or allegiance to any craft-world, a homeless exile. A pejorative for an immigrant refugee from a different craftworld.	[22d]
Eslenai de'rann		A farewell; similar to the phrase "Until we meet once again".	Battlefleet Gothic: Armada II, post-defeat of Pirate Prince Eldrathain Voidstinger
Exodine Knovah	Eldar Knights	Exodite leaders who fled before the Fall of the Eldar	[7]
Externis		Eldar from outside ones Craftworld	[7]

F

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Faerulh	The breath of the lost	Term for the mythic breeze said to emante from the soul of a Craftworld.	[7]
Farendis	Harbinger of Doom	Name.	Titan II: Vivaporius
Ferishimm		Farseer Visions of possible futures.	[22a]
Fhaisorr'ko	shadow point	A convergence of many possible futures that even the greatest of Eldar seers cannot predict.	[22a]
Fian Dialcaman		Dire Avengers.	[21b]
Fian Siispeiraigh		Swooping Hawks.	[21b]
Finnaidann	Swift Warrior	Phantom Titan	White Dwarf 110 (UK), pg. 60
Fir		Clan	[21c]
Fir Caurifel		Clans of the Eldar Titans	[21c]
Flethál	star-pattern of perfection	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Fluir-haern	Spirit Pool	Infinity Circuit.	[7]
Foryníomhú	Scourge	Used to describe a contagious psychic weapon.	Isha's Lament (Novella), Chapter 3

G

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Geirgilath		A Harlequin flip belt.	White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31
ghor'vash		A hunted beast known to be dangerous in close combat; best dealt with through agility and attrition.	[33c]
Gloywach	the glow dragon	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b][32]
Guair Dromlaith	Nightmare Gulf	The Maelstrom	[36]

H

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Haranshemash	World of Blood and Tears	Present name of the Exodite World "Haran".	[16]
Hanndroth	quest eternal	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Hoamelyngs		Planetary Aeldari from before the Fall of the Eldar	Tears of Blood (Short Story)

I

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Iarrascurath	Questing Warrior	Eldar Dreadnought	[29]
Ihnyoh		Eldar Path	[7]
Ilmaea	Black suns	The dying stars held in sub-realms of Commorragh to provide energy.	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 10
Illith-rauch		Warp-beast.	Blood Gorgons (Novel), Chapter Seventeen
Iolavai	Time for Killing	Battle Cry, paired with the name of the unit advancing e.g. "Iolavai Silspeiraigh" or "Ilovai Ceifulgaithann"	Codex Titanicus (1st Edition), pgs. 47-62
Ishyrea	Gifted of Isha	Seer	[7]

K

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Kaela Mensha		Roughly translates to mean "bloody-handed". This is the title given to Khaine after his murder of the mythic Aeldari hero Eldanesh.	[24e]
Kaelis	The Notion of Death, the Destroyer	Death.	White Dwarf 273 (UK) - Translations of Pertinent Eldar Myths
Kaelis Vara’lanthian	death god yet to be	In Aeldari mythic cycles, the father of Morai-Heg's daughters (the Banshees) is referred to as the Kaelis Vara’lanthian. Some Aeldari believe this references Ynnead.	White Dwarf May 2019, pg. 31 - The Croneswords
Kaelis Ra	The Destroyer of Light	C'tan Nightbringer.	Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), pg. 28
Karuchi Vohra	The ender of suffering	Title in the Bielerai dialect; Healer	Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Five
Kilithikadya	Near-future-to-come	Near future.	[22a]
Klaivaulch		The true name for Wraithblades. Rarely spoken aloud by Aeldari for fear of inciting Khaine's wrath.	[24g]
Knavir		One of several Kaelor terms for the terrestrial Eldar before the Fall who do not follow the Eldar Path, used synonymously with those of the noble house of their Seer Council	[7]

L

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Laetnys		Brightness of a Craftworld Day-Night Cycle	[7]
Las'raichan Bhlàrmhori	Battle of the Undying	Conflict between two or more Phoenix Lords, such as during the Council of Coalition.	[24d]
Lann Caihe	Water Bringer	Executive officer, second in command on a spaceship. It his duty to 'bring water' to 'quench the fire' of his superior (i.e. to relieve him of his command if needed).[22a][22b] Extremely rare, such an act is a disgrace to the captain in question who has no choice but to leave the craftworld becoming an outcast.[22d]	[22a] pg. 244
Lavair		Ceremonial role for one who welcomes the Harlequins to a craftworld.	White Dwarf 105 (UK) pg.25
Llacharni	brightheart	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b][32]
Llmaea-fen	born of black suns	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]

M

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Mael dannan	Total and merciless extermination	Bel-Shammon word meaning destruction without mercy or quarter.	[22a]
Maelsha'eil Atherakhia	Beautiful eagle from hell that brings the end of all things	Angel Exterminatus[Note 1]	Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Six
Marathag	Face of death	Fear-inducing Rictus Masks worn by Harlequin Troupe Masters.	[28e] White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31
Marb'ailtor	Corpse-Joker	Name of a Harlequin, translation might not be fully accurate. In Irish "marbh" means "dead"	Chaos Child (Novel), [Help], pg. 159
Margorach		Harlequin Death Jesters.	[28b]
Marsgrech	Screaming death	Bio-explosive shuriken ammunition.	[28f]
Maugan Ra	The Harvester of Souls	Name and title of Maugan Ra.	Codex: Eldar (2nd Edition)[Help]
Maugetar	Harvester	Also the name of the weapon of Maugan Ra.	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 42
Menshad Korum	Hunters in pursuit of themselves	Lost Warriors; Exarchs of two or more Warrior Aspects.	White Dwarf 127 (1990), pg. 25
'Mhyrune		Fine quality fabric, of a quality akin to that which originated among the textile houses of the Mhyrineq Nebula of the Eldar Empire.
Mile'ionahd	Warrior of wonder; warrior of surprise	Eldar name used by the Callidus Assassin, Meh'Lindi. In irish "míle" means "thousand", and "ionadh" means "wonder"	Harlequin (Novel), [Help], pg. 137
Mon-keigh		Perjorative for any species deemed inferior, or in need of extermination – derived from the legendary monstrosities from the Twilight Realm of Koldo which invaded and subjugated Eldar lands until they were cleansed from the galaxy by Elronhir. e.g. Humans	[16]
Mor		"the wise" when used as a portion of a ceremonial name.	[16]
Murehk	Sting of the wasp	Shuriken Pistol.	[16]
Muri'vee	Warrior who outplays	A gambler, an opportunist or a more subtle word for a traitor.	Blood Gorgons (Novel), Chapter Sixteen

O

Eldar Term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	Source
Offigascurath	Striding Warrior	War Walker	[29]
Oghyr		Necrons	Codex: Necrons (9th Edition), pgs. 26-27

P

Eldar Term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	Source
Pen’shaar’ul	Waiting to be murdered	The Eldar see cunning and the ability to scheme as a manifestation of culture and intellect. Those who can’t scheme are seen as dull-witted and “waiting to be murdered”.	Blood Gorgons (Novel), Chapter Twenty-one

Q

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Quezul'reah	Un-Founding		Dawn of War: Tempest (Novel), Chapter Ten: Contestation
Quihan		Teacher or Master.	[7]

R

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Ra	Embodiment of concepts, such as between the C'tan Aza'gorod and death.	Soul, spirit, or ghost.	White Dwarf 273 (UK) - Translations of Pertinent Eldar Myths
Reia	Embodiment of concepts, such as between the C'tan Aza'gorod and death.[Help]	Soul, spirit, or ghost.[Help] "rising star" when used as part of a ceremonial name.[16]	Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 46[Help]
Rhana Dandra		The final battle where all the Eldar will face Chaos for the last time.
Rhaighlaidh Caurifel		High Council of an Eldar Titan Clan	[21c]
Rhiantha	The starlight which shines upon the waters of Rhidhol during the winter	Starlight	[16]
Rhianthari	starlight partially obscurred by nebula	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Rillietann		A member of a Harlequin Troupe or Harlequins as a whole.	White Dwarf 53 (2015), pg. 31 [28a][33b]

S

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Saedath		Allegorical strategic plan for a battle, taken from a mythic play of a Harlequin masque.	Codex: Harlequins (7th Edition), pg. 14
Sai'lanthresh	She Who Thirsts	Aeldari term for the Chaos God Slaanesh.	[25][26a]
Saim	Snake; secret knowledge	Double meaning - the snake is supposed to know all secrets.	[15a]
Saim-Ingrelli	the grace of the striking snake	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Salo		"the teacher" when used as a portion of a ceremonial name.	[16]
Seachmall		Illusion	Harlequin (Novel), [Help], pg. 229
Seachran		Delusion.	Harlequin (Novel), [Help], pg. 229
Serenti	glory of the setting sun	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Sha'iel (or Sha'eil)[Note 2]	Place of daemons; hell	The Warp / the energy of the Warp.	Farseer (Novel), Chapter Twelve [7][23d]
Sha'ielbhr		Wraithbone.	[7]
Shai'naid	Endlessly winding serpent	The name given to Hive Fleet Naga	Codex: Tyranids (5th Edition), pgs. 16-17
Shelwe	Song	When used as a suffix for names, the meaning is "Song of name".	[15a]
Shelwe-hann	song of enlightenment	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
	song of insight	Can be used as a name appellation.	[32]
Shelwe-nin	song of the fading star	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Shlaereen		Silent death.	Vindicare (Short Story) – Tales from the Dark Millennium (Anthology), pg. 58
Sierbahn		Scatter Laser.	Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)
Slavhreenur	Salvation		Warrior Coven (Novel), Chapter Three: Wych Hunt
Sleehr		Technical term used by Seers and Wraithsmiths to describe an imbalance between the material and immaterial energies of an entity. In common parlance, it can be used as a term of derision for an unbalanced, polluted, flawed or offensive personality.	[7]
Suathi		A type of herd beast.	[33a]
Suin Daellae	The doom that wails or Wailing Doom	Weapon wielded by the Avatar of Khaine.	White Dwarf 127 (UK), pg. 32 [24c]

T

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Tannascurath	Spirit warrior	Infinity Circuit robot.	[29]
T'hao-ny	True Future	Farseer visions of events certain to occur, without falsity.	[22a]
Thiellan Aq Saim	Coiled Serpent	The named of a Biel-Tani warhost under the command of Autarch Meliniel.	Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan, pg. 30
Thyerr shu-mon		Support for a wronged kinsmen, backed by arms if nescessary	[22a]
Tienespiorath		Post-battle mourning or funerary rite; Aeldari bodies are gathered to be burned atop a pyre and mourned.	[24f][29][21d]
Tranglam		'Doctrine of Tranglam' seems to be the Eldar term for Chaos Theory.	Chaos Child (Novel), [Help], pg. 161
Trithjain	storm of the stars	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Tuelean or Tueleani		Shuriken Catapult.	Warhammer 40,000: Wargear (2nd Edition)[Help] Path of the Incubus (Novel) ch. 6
Tuisich-Novasmair	Lord-Phoenix	Ancestor or relative who live on within the infinity circuit.	White Dwarf 110 (UK), pg. 61
Turellea Dandramensha	Dominion Genesis	Dominion ­Genesis	Dominion Genesis (Novel): The Fane, Chapter Two
Tyro		Apprentice, in training to be an Aspect Warrior	[7]

U

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Uigebealach		Eldar theory of the Webway. In Irish "uige" means "web" and "bealach" means "way"	Harlequin (Novel), Chapter Eleven, Illuminatus
Ullathani	she who walks many paths	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Ulthanesh Shelwé	Song of Ulthanesh	Full name and meaning of the contracted form of the name Ulthwé; a name of a prominent craftworld. Refers to the mythic hero Ulthanesh.	Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 18 Gathering Storm: Fracture of Biel-Tan, pgs. 44-51
Ulthos	speaker of unspeakable truths	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Ur		Unit of speed..	[22a]

V

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Vaugnh	Abomination	The Swords of Vaul created by Vaul for Khaine to defeat the Yngir	[7]
Vhattarkan	Weaverender	The swords of Lhykhis, said to be blessed by Ahnakh-Yth.	[30]

Y

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Ynnari	Children of Ynnead	Followers of Ynnead and members of the Ynnari cult	Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition Rulebook, pg. 161
Yn Farwolloch	deadly to her enemies	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]
Yngir		Demi-god giants; C'tan.	Codex: Necrons (3rd Edition), pg. 63 Codex: Eldar (4th Edition), pg. 42
Ynnealidh	The necropolis below	Refers to Low Commorragh and other regions around it, used to express contempt by those in High Commorragh.	Codex: Dark Eldar (7th Edition), pg. 11
Ysbwrieli	star-splinter	Can be used as a name appellation.	[20b]

Y

Eldar term	literal translation	common translation, usual meaning, notes	source
Zhogah	The Vanquisher of Vice	Kaelor title given to those who represent the interests of the Court in battle	[7]

Notes

• Note 1: This may have been a deception, as it was revealed that the Eldar in question, Karuchi Vohra, was lying.^[2]
• Note 2: Early editions of Farseer (Novel) spell this word "Sha'eil", except for the title of Chapter Fourteen "Into Sha'iel". The 2010 reprint changes all spellings of the word to "Sha'iel".^[3] Other sources also vary between "Sha'eil"^[4][5] and "Sha'iel".^[6][7][8]

See also

• Eldar Quotes
• Mung Dynasty

Sources

• 1: Codex: Eldar (6th Edition), pg. 37
• 2: Angel Exterminatus (Novel), Chapter Twenty-One
• 3: Farseer (Novel) (first edition and 2010 reprint), Chapters Twelve to Fourteen ^{Heretic Tomes}
• 4: Aurelian (Novella), Chapter Five
• 5: Void Stalker (Novel), Chapter XXX
• 6: Menshad Korum (Short Story)
• 7: Eldar Prophecy (Novel), Glossary
• 8: Warrior Coven (Novel), Chapters One, Three, Four, and Eight to Ten
• 9: White Dwarf 510, pg. 53
• 10: Codex: Harlequins (8th Edition), pg. 17
• 11: Valedor (Novel):
  • 11a: Chapter 3
  • 11b: Chapter 7
  • 11c: Chapter 8
• 12: The End and the Death: Volume II (Novel), i
• 13: Lelith Hesperax: Queen of Knives (Novel), Chapter 11
• 14: The Masque of Vyle (Novella), Chapter 3
• 15: Codex: Craftworld Eldar (3rd Edition):
  • 15a: pg. 3
  • 15b: pg. 44
• 16: Codex: Eldar (3rd Edition), pg. 46
• 17: Dominion Genesis (Novel), Ikaneos, Seven
• 18: White Dwarf May 2019, pg. 29
• 19: Codex: Iyanden (E-Book), pg. 54 — The Ghost Halls, Spirit Runes
• 20: Psychic Awakening: Phoenix Rising:
  • 20a: pg. 4
  • 20b: pg. 37
• 21: Codex Titanicus:
  • 21a: pg. 38
  • 21b: pg. 39
  • 21c: pg. 48
  • 21d: pg. 65
• 22: Shadow Point (Novel):
  • 22a: Part One, Chapter Three
  • 22b: Part Two, Chapter Fourteen
  • 22c: Part Two, Chapter Fifteen
  • 22d: Part Two, Chapter Sixteen
• 23: Wrath & Glory - Aeldari - Inheritance of Embers
  • 23a: pg. 4
  • 23b: pg. 6
  • 23c: pg. 15
  • 23d: pg. 31
  • 23e: pgs. 58-59
• 24: Codex: Craftworlds (8th Edition):
  • 24a: pg. 9
  • 24b: pg. 10
  • 24c: pg. 44
  • 24d: pg. 46
  • 24e: pg. 55
  • 24f: pg. 62
  • 24g: pg. 63
• 25: Codex: Aeldari (9th Edition), pg. 10
• 26: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader (Video Game):
  • 26a: Dictionary
  • 26b: World shapers
• 27: Dark Son (Short Story) - Path of the Eldar (Omnibus), pg. 765
• 28: Warhammer 40,000: Compendium:
  • 28a: pg. 184
  • 28b: pg. 185
  • 28c: pg. 186
  • 28d: pg. 187
  • 28e: pg. 191
  • 28f: pg. 192
• 29: White Dwarf 110 (UK), pgs. 60-73 Eldar
• 30: Codex: Aeldari (10th Edition), pg. 45
• 31: Primogenitor (Novel), Chapter 8
• 32: Dawn of War: Ascension (Novel) - Blood Ravens: The Dawn of War Omnibus: Chapter Five: Phantasms
• 33: Voidscarred (Novel):
  • 33a: Chapter 2
  • 33b: Chapter 9
  • 33c: Chapter 24
• 34: Kill Team: Salvation, pg. 34
• 35: Codex: Dark Eldar (3rd Edition):
  • 35a: pg. 34
  • 35b: pg. 35
• 36: The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant, Lair of the Tyrant, pg. 58
• 37: Flyers of the Dark Millennium, pg. 52