Caleb

proper nouncommon in dialogue

//ˈkeɪ.ləb//

Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.

proper noun

1
Caleb the son of Jephunneh, an Israelite who entered Canaan with Joshua.
Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun.
2
A male given name from Hebrew first used by Puritans.
"My brother's name was Caleb Peck." "What a fine old-fashioned name," said Mrs. Tabor.

Etymology

From Late Latin Caleb, Calebus, from Koine Greek Χάλεβ (Kháleb), from Biblical Hebrew כָּלֵב (Kālēḇ), possibly related to כֶּלֶב (keleḇ, “dog”), referring to the unconditional devotion of dogs to their masters.

Forms

plural: Calebs

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