What does Caleb mean.

Caleb names meaning. Etymology of the name Caleb. The most common variations of the name Caleb are Kaleb and Kalib. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan.

From the word dog in Hebrew a symbol of devotion to God. Caleb a companion of Moses and Joshua was noted for his astute powers of observation and fearlessness in the face of overwhelming odds. Anthony Caleb FollowillAmerican musician of band Kings of Leon.

Caleb as a boys name is pronounced KAY-leb. From the noun כלב keleb dog. The form of the name originally Killip has been assimilated to.

The name Caleb has a few variations from other cultures. In the Bible Caleb leaves Egypt with Moses and is one of only two followers to make it to the promised land. Caleb is an English BoyGirl Name.

Common nicknames include Cal Cale and Cay. It is of Hebrew origin and the meaning of Caleb is faith devotion whole hearted. Cale English Chaleb Latin Greek Kaleb English Kalib Khalev Hebrew.

From the Hebrew Ka meaning like as and Lev meaning heart making the meaning like the heart In France Leo is the french name for Caleb. Caleb Caleb is usually a Biblical name that means dog. The name Caleb is an Swedish baby name.