👧 Bethlehem — Name Meaning & Origin

Bethlehem

“House of bread (biblical town)”

Gender👧 Girl
OriginAmharic
ReligionChristian
Used inEthiopia, Eritrea
Numerology6 — loving, responsible and family-minded
Letters9 · starts with B
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Bethlehem?

Bethlehem means "House of bread (biblical town)" (Amharic origin).

Is Bethlehem a boy or girl name?

Bethlehem is a girl's name.

Which religion is the name Bethlehem from?

Bethlehem is used as a Christian name in Ethiopia, Eritrea.

What is the lucky number for Bethlehem?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Bethlehem adds up to 6, linked with being loving, responsible and family-minded.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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