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.
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.
| Belén Rueda 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 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 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. |
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:
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