Devoted, faithful
Pronunciation: KAY-leb
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Caleb is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Devoted". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: KAY-leb. Lucky number: 14. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Καλήβ
Κραταιός, πιστός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
KAY-leb
IPA
/ˈkeɪlɛb/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
14
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Caleb, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land, brought back a favourable report. Despite his advanced age, Caleb asked Moses to allow him to lead the Israelites into battle against the powerful Anakim giants of Hebron. This event is believed to have occurred around 1212 BC.
1212 BC
Caleb was also a leader during the period when the Israelites conquered and divided the Promised Land. He was given the city of Hebron as his inheritance, where he built a new city and lived there with his family. This event is believed to have occurred around 1100 BC.
1100 BC
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Caleb
Faithful, devoted to God
כָּלֵב
כוח אלוהים, נאמנות לאל
Καλήβ
Κραταιός, πιστός
Caleb
Fidelis, robustus
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