At a Glance
- Meaning
- "Bethlehem"
- Origin
- Portuguese
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- buh-LEM
Belem is a Portuguese unisex name meaning “"Bethlehem"”. It appears in our list of 225+ City Names for Babies With a World-Traveler Soul.
Meaning & Origin of Belem
Meaning: "Bethlehem".
Origin: Portuguese.
How to Pronounce Belem
buh-LEMIPA /bəˈlɛm/
Popularity of Belem
● Peak: #4883 in 1951 · ● Latest: #12647 in 2019. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1951–2019.
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