Gender: Feminine
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: “Bethlehem”
(be-LEN)
The name is a Spanish form of Bethlahem and was originally used in honor of Mary of Bethlehem.
The name is found alone and in various Spanish compounds, which include:
- Ana Belén
- Maria Belén
Diminutives include:
Anabel (for Ana Belén)
Belu
Belencita
Bel
Belencilla
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