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The familiar name Sauron, the 'Abhorred', was an insulting name given to their Enemy by the Elves. Clearly this was not Sauron's original name, and in notes quoted in the journal Parma Eldalamberon (17), we have a reference from Tolkien giving the name used by Sauron himself in former days. This was Mairon, translated 'the Admirable' (also used in the form Tar-mairon, 'King Excellent'). Sauron was said to have maintained this name throughout much of history, until after the Downfall of Númenor.