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Origin and Meaning of Caleb

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Caleb

Hebrew

Usage of Caleb

English, Jewish, Biblical

Meaning of Caleb

The name Caleb means "dog" or "heart" in Hebrew.

Famous bearers

Caleb was an important figure in the Old Testament, noted for his faith in God when the Hebrew nation refuses to enter the "promised land" of Canaan.

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