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Caleb
KAY-luhb
Caleb (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Bible by an Israelite who accompanied Joshua into Canaan. Example: “They named their son Caleb after his great-grandfather.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Bible by an Israelite who accompanied Joshua into Canaan.
"They named their son Caleb after his great-grandfather."
""My brother's name was Caleb Peck." "What a fine old-fashioned name," said Mrs. Tabor."
— Anne Tyler, Searching for Caleb (1976)
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Etymology
From Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ), possibly related to keleḇ ("dog"), suggesting devotion.
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What does “Caleb” mean?
The word “Caleb” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Bible by an Israelite who accompanied Joshua into Canaan.
How do you pronounce “Caleb”?
“Caleb” is pronounced KAY-luhb (/ˈkeɪ.ləb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caleb” in a sentence?
Here is “Caleb” used in a sentence: “They named their son Caleb after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Caleb”?
“Caleb” is a name.
Where does the word “Caleb” come from?
The word “Caleb” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ), possibly related to keleḇ ("dog"), suggesting devotion.
Is “Caleb” a common word?
“Caleb” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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