House of bread
Belem is the Portuguese and Spanish form of Bethlehem, the biblical town where Jesus was born. It is also the name of a major port city in Brazil. The name carries deep religious significance while maintaining a soft, melodic sound.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Belem in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Portuguese literary tradition · Portuguese Folklore
