Belin facts for kids

Belin is a name that can refer to several interesting things, from people to places and even an ancient god. When you see "Belin," it might be talking about a famous person, a town, or something else entirely. This page will help you discover what "Belin" might mean!

People Named Belin

Many people throughout history have had the name Belin. Here are some of them:

Historical Figures

• Belinus was a legendary king of the Britons, said to have lived around the 4th century BC. He is sometimes called "the Great" in old stories.
• Albert Belin was a French bishop and a writer. Bishops are important religious leaders.
• Augusto Belin was an Argentinian writer and also worked as a diplomat, which means he represented his country in other nations.
• Jean-Baptiste Belin was a French painter. He created beautiful artworks.
• René Belin (1898–1977) was a French trade unionist and politician. A trade unionist works to protect the rights of workers.

Sports Stars

Several athletes have carried the name Belin, especially in football:

• Bruno Belin is a Croatian footballer.
• Chuck Belin is an American footballer.
• Fred de Belin is an Australian rugby footballer.
• Jack De Belin is also an Australian rugby footballer.
• Rudolf Belin is another Croatian footballer.

Creative Minds

• Édouard Belin was a Swiss photographer. He helped invent ways to send photos over long distances.
• Valérie Belin is a French photographer known for her unique artistic photos.

Places Called Belin

The name Belin also appears in many places around the world:

Villages and Towns

• Belín, Rimavská Sobota District is a village and a municipality in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.
• Belin-Béliet is a commune, which is like a small town or district, in the Gironde department of France.
• Belin, Covasna is a commune located in Covasna County, Romania.
• Belin, Myanmar is a town found in Mon State, Burma (also known as Myanmar).
• Belin, Poland is a village located in the administrative district of Gmina Nowe Miasto, Poland.

Natural Features

• The Belin (river) is a river that flows through Tuva, Russia.

French Communes with "Belin" in Their Name

Several other communes in France include "Belin" as part of their name:

• Laigné-en-Belin is a commune in the Sarthe department, France.
• Moncé-en-Belin is another commune in the Sarthe department, France.
• Saint-Biez-en-Belin is a commune in the Sarthe department, France.
• Saint-Gervais-en-Belin is a commune in the Sarthe department, France.
• Saint-Ouen-en-Belin is also a commune in the Sarthe department, France.

Other Meanings of Belin

Beyond people and places, "Belin" can also refer to:

• Belenus was a Celtic sun-god. He was worshipped by ancient Celtic people and was similar to the Roman god Apollo.
• Éditions Belin is a French book publisher. They have been publishing books since 1777!

See also

• Beilin (disambiguation)
• Bilen (disambiguation)