♂ Name Caleb – Dog & Faithful

Baby name Caleb
Origin:Biblical, Hebrew
Meaning:dog, faithful, devoted, devotion to God, whole-hearted
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Caleb is a Hebrew name that occurs in the Old Testament. Caleb means “dog,” “faithful,” or “whole-hearted.”

What is the origin of the name Caleb?

Caleb is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan, and, along with Joshua, trusted that God would grant the Israelites the land. Due to his faith, he was rewarded by being allowed to enter the Promised Land.

What does the name Caleb mean?

Caleb means “dog” in Hebrew, but also “faithful,” “devoted,” “devotion to God,” or “whole-hearted.”

Word composition

  • Hebrew “כֶּלֶב” (kélev) = dog
  • Hebrew “כל” (kol) = all, every, whole
  • Hebrew “לֵב” (lev) = heart

Pronunciation of Caleb

Variants of the name Caleb

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Popularity of the name Caleb

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