Caleb
כלב
Likely from Hebrew kelev, "dog", though a well-loved alternative reading builds it from kol, "all", and lev, "heart".
Meaning and origin
Caleb is a Hebrew Bible name carried by one of the scouts Moses sent ahead into Canaan, and one of only two men of that generation, alongside Joshua, allowed to enter the promised land because of their faith.
How to pronounce Caleb
| Hebrew | kah-LEV /kaˈlev/ |
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