Belén

Spanish

proper noun
Definitions
  • Bethlehem (city in Palestine)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish Bellem derived from Ancient Greek Βηθλεέμ derived from Hebrew (modern) בית לחם.

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

בית לחם

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