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The baby name Belen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: [beˈlen]; approximate English: 'beh-LEHN' (stress on second syllable).

Belen is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish IPA: [beˈlen]; approximate English: 'beh-LEHN' (stress on second syllable)

What is the meaning of the name Belen ?

The baby name Belen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish IPA: [beˈlen]; approximate English: 'beh-LEHN' (stress on second syllable).

Belen is Spanish in Origin.

Belén (often written Belen in English) is the Spanish form of Bethlehem, ultimately from Hebrew Beit Lehem, “house of bread.” In Spanish, belén also names the Nativity scene displayed at Christmas, so the given name carries warm seasonal and devotional overtones. Typically feminine, it’s pronounced beh-LEN in Spanish; English speakers may say beh-LEN or buh-LEN.

Used in Spain and across Latin America, as well as the Philippines, Belén appears in parish records from the early modern period and grew steadily in the 20th century with Marian titles like Nuestra Señora de Belén and renewed Christmas traditions. Variants and cognates include Belén/Belen (Spanish), Belém (Portuguese), Betlem (Catalan), and Bethlehem (English). Nicknames range from Bel and Beli to Len and Lena. The name’s meaning evokes nourishment and shelter, while its cultural resonance links it to hope, birth, and celebration.

Belen has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Belen

Belén Rueda Actor · Born 1965 · Spain Belén Rueda is a Spanish actress best known for the TV series Los Serrano and Periodistas. She rose to prominence in Spain through her performances in Periodistas (1998–2002) and especially Los Serrano (2003–2007). Belén Cuesta Actor · Born 1984 · Spain Belén Cuesta is a Spanish actress best known for playing Magüi in the comedy series Paquita Salas. She rose to prominence through that role and has become a familiar face in Spanish film and television. Belén Rodríguez Actor · Born 1984 · Argentina Belén Rodríguez is best known as an Argentine-Italian TV personality, model, and actress who became famous in Italy. Based in Milan since 2004, she has hosted popular variety shows and appeared in television commercials and films.

Belen – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
AR Girls 0 #60 3,158 8,289
Spain Girls 0 #66 12,240 5,561
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
UY Girls 0 #79 1,583 6,731
CL Girls 0 #87 5,545 14,098
EC 0 #89 27 2,502
EC Girls 0 #98 181 3,650
QA 0 #100 7 7,011
AR 0 #105 83 2,915
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
UY 0 #124 54 2,477
Spain 0 #127 622 2,326
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
PR Girls 0 #150 12 3,171
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
BO Girls 0 #168 1,031 9,488
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
CL 0 #201 270 6,867
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Girls 0 #229 23 7,056
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
PH Girls 0 #232 165 13,098
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BO 0 #243 141 6,868
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
MX Girls 0 #257 3,560 17,781
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
PE 0 #284 27 6,350
QA Girls 0 #286 31 15,378
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
GT 0 #298 17 5,948
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MX 0 #319 95 8,339
PE Girls 0 #325 1,246 14,861
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
OM Girls 0 #365 32 15,987
UY Boys 0 #372 28 5,922
GT Girls 0 #393 115 7,500
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
France Girls 2016 #402 7 3,228
KW Girls 0 #403 113 19,177
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
AR Boys 0 #407 61 7,628
PA Girls 0 #407 75 9,861
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CO Girls 0 #415 1,244 16,140
PT Girls 0 #442 10 7,952
CR Girls 0 #456 77 11,342
CO 0 #461 20 7,768
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
AE Girls 0 #472 82 20,968
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
PS Girls 0 #513 11 10,981
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
United States Girls 2024 #521 430 8,487
SG Girls 0 #522 65 18,916
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BH 0 #528 26 17,937
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BO Boys 0 #568 25 9,244
HK Girls 0 #569 47 16,104
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
CL Boys 0 #604 62 13,390
IL Girls 0 #605 13 11,648
LB 0 #636 23 13,263
IT 0 #680 35 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #732 7 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SA Girls 0 #748 188 25,931
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #814 25 4,949
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
PE Boys 0 #855 24 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #857 74 5,610
CO Boys 0 #887 34 15,656
MX Boys 0 #893 90 16,355
United States Boys 2022 #903 6 7,226
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Girls 0 #939 17 5,933
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,001 9 14,742
IT Girls 0 #1,001 469 9,415
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
TR 0 #1,142 70 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,455 17 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Belen is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
AE
AL

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People also ask about Belen

Belen is predominantly a girl's name.
Belen is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Spanish IPA: [beˈlen]; approximate English: 'beh-LEHN' (stress on second syllable).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Belén (accented) and Belen (no accent / anglicized).
Across languages, Belen has these equivalents: Bethlehem (English), Beit Lehem (Hebrew), Bethléem (French), Betlemme/Betlemme (Italian/other languages).
Yes — Belen ranked #279 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Belen ranks highest in Canada (#279 in 2024).
Belen's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #404 in 2006 to #402 in 2016 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Belen are in our database, including Belén Rueda (Actor), Belén Cuesta (Actor), Belén Rodríguez (Actor).