House of bread
Derived from the Hebrew name of the city where Jesus was born. It combines the words 'bayit' (house) and 'lechem' (bread), symbolizing sustenance and spiritual significance.
About 9 girls were named Bethlehem in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The personification of the city in various religious allegories · Religious Literature
