What Does the Name Belén Mean
The name Belén comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Belén below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Belén Name Meaning
Spanish form of Bethlehem, the name of the town in Judah where King David and Jesus were born. The town's name is derived via Greek from Hebrew בֵּית לָחֶם (beit lachem) meaning "house of bread".
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What does the name Belén mean?
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