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Belen

Quick answerBelen derives from the Hebrew name Bethlehem (Beit Lechem), meaning "house of bread," and refers to the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#785
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables2
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureSpanish
ReligionChristianity
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 2
Global rank#86

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Belen

Belen derives from the Hebrew name Bethlehem (Beit Lechem), meaning "house of bread," and refers to the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

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Etymology

Belen derives from the Hebrew name Bethlehem (Beit Lechem), meaning "house of bread," and refers to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities and among Christian populations, with historical significance rooted in Christian religious tradition.

Belen currently ranks #785 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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