"Kaleb" meaning in English

See Kaleb in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

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|s}} Kaleb (plural Kalebs)
  1. A male given name from Hebrew, a less common modern spelling variant of Caleb.
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