Belem
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Belem is a Hebrew name meaning “house of bread”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Belem
Belem is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the location known as Bethlehem. The name combines roots that signify a house and bread, symbolizing the concept of a place of sustenance. It has held significant historical importance due to its association with the birthplace of Jesus as described in the Gospels. The name serves as a cultural reference to spiritual significance and the foundational heritage of religious geography.
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Gender Usage of the Name Belem
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Belem is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Belem
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Belem is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 6.17M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 6.12M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Belem was last recorded at #13,416 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2013) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #6,364 in 1990. Its lowest recorded position was #13,902 in 2009. Over the last 14 years (1999–2013) the name fell -3260 places (from #10,156 to #13,416).
Characteristics of the Name Belem
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- B — Girl Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- m — Girl Names Ending in “m”
Name AestheticMethodology
Belem is a two-syllable name with terminal stress, giving it a resonant, lingering quality. It refers culturally to the historic civil parish and district in Lisbon, Belém, known for its significant maritime history. This geographical and historical weight evokes a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Belem
Middle names used with BelemMethodology
Belem is most frequently used with: Belem Daniela
Middle name suggestions for BelemMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Belem is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Belem Marie · Belem Monet · Belem Mcgee · Belem Maree · Belem Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Belem
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Belem. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Belem
Sound Like Belem Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Blima · Blimy · Blimie · View all 11 names
Spelled Like Belem Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Belen
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Barbara · Betty · Brenda · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Belem Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Kim · Autumn · Miriam · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Joanne · Colleen · Yvonne · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Belem”
Dictionary Meaning of "Belem"Methodology
Alternative form of Belém
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How to Spell Belem in ASL
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