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The Name Caleb - Origin and Meaning of Caleb
  



The Name Caleb - Origin and Meaning of Caleb


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Caleb

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Caleb

English, Jewish, Biblical

Meaning of the Name Caleb

The name Caleb means "dog" 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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