Caleb

Caleb Meaning & Origin

About Caleb
The name Caleb is of Hebrew origin and means "faithful" or "devotion to God." It is derived from the Hebrew word "kelev," which translates to "dog." In biblical context, Caleb is known for his loyalty, courage, and unwavering faith in God. The name Caleb is often associated with qualities such as trustworthiness, determination, and steadfastness.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Caleb are male.

Caleb Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.39% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLP
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1 L AH0 B
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪləb/
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('KLP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Caleb in Braille

Here's how to represent Caleb in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Caleb in braille

How to Spell the Name Caleb in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Caleb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Caleb in sign language

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