Belen
b(e)-len
US Popularity:1604
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Bethlehem; House of bread
Belen is a beautiful and striking gender-neutral name of Spanish and Hebrew origins. It means “Bethlehem” or “house of bread”—the literal Hebrew translation of the iconic city where baby Jesus was said to be born. A unique name meaning for baby, “house of bread” doesn’t only conjure images of delicious challah castles or baguette bungalows; it is also a powerful metaphor for abundance. Given this name, baby Belen will grow up knowing they are the (symbolic) house of plenty to which their loved ones can always turn for nourishment.
Belen Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Belen is currently #2089 on The Bump
Boy:Belen is currently #1177 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Belen is currently #1444 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Belen is currently #1604 in U.S. births
Girl:Belen is currently #841 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#841
in 2023
- 99
from 2022
Sources
WordSense, Belén
WordSense, בית לחם
Behind the Name, Belén, May 2020
Ancestry, Belen Family History
Abarim Publications, Bethlehem meaning
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