"Kaleb" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈkeɪ.ləb/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Caleb.wav [Southern-England] Forms: Kalebs [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew כלב (“dog”), possibly referring to a dog’s unconditional devotion to its master. Etymology templates: {{der|en|he|כלב||dog}} Hebrew כלב (“dog”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|Kalebs}} Kaleb (plural Kalebs)
  1. A male given name from Hebrew, a less common modern spelling variant of Caleb. Categories (topical): English given names, English male given names
    Sense id: en-Kaleb-en-name-rGg8wjAm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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