What is the origin of the name Belen?

Belen is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Belen?

Belen is currently ranked #669 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Belen

beh-LEN

Popularity

#669

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

12,019

Peak Year

#430 in 2024

First Recorded

1909

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Spanish form of Bethlehem, meaning 'house of bread' in Hebrew, referring to the biblical town.

Nickname Watch

Bel Lena

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Bel Lena

Similar Names

Bethany Belinda Elena Salena

Personality Traits

PeacefulKindGenerousSpiritual

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