Belen

bel-LEN
Spanish place name

Belen Origin and Meaning

The name Belen is a girl's name of Spanish origin.

Actually the Spanish name for Bethlehem, which means "house of bread," this name is high on Spain's popularity list and is rising in the US as well. Though this is one of the Spanish names for girls that has not for the most part crossed over to the English-speaking population, that could change thanks to its similarity to the popular Belle or Bella.

# 742 in the US

Belen Rank in US Top 1000

Belen Popularity

Famous People Named Belen

  • Belen RuedaSpanish actress
  • Maria Belen Chapurex,fiancee of Mark Sanford
  • Belen ConnellyAmerican surfer

Belen in Pop Culture

  • Original Spanish spelling: BELÉN