Misery or exile; also a literary name meaning noble.
In German, the word 'Elend' translates to misery or distress, derived from Old High German roots meaning 'other land' or 'exile'. However, in modern usage, it is primarily recognized as a literary name created by Brandon Sanderson, likely intended to evoke a sense of nobility or light.
About 7 boys were named Elend in 2025.
A central protagonist and emperor in the Mistborn series · Mistborn
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
