Meaning: Probably dog; whole heart is another interpretation
The story
Caleb probably relates to Hebrew kelev, dog. A separate interpretation links it with whole and heart. Biblical Caleb is remembered for his courage and loyalty, which are associations rather than literal translations.
Nicknames
- Cal
- Cale
Spellings & variants
- Kaleb
- Kalev
Popularity
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Origins
Caleb comes from Hebrew.
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