Calev

Calev Meaning & Origin

About Calev
The name "Calev" is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew word "kalev" which means "dog" or "faithful." In the Bible, Calev is known as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. He is praised for his unwavering faith and loyalty to God, as he remained steadfast in his belief that the Israelites could conquer the land despite the doubts of the other spies. Therefore, the name "Calev" is often associated with qualities such as faithfulness, loyalty, and courage.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Calev are male.

Calev Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0401
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L EH0 V
🌐 IPA
/calev*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Calev in Braille

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

The name Calev in braille

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

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

The name Calev in sign language

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