Kaleb
English
Etymology
From Hebrew כלב (“dog”), possibly referring to a dog’s unconditional devotion to its master.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkeɪ.ləb/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Proper noun
Kaleb (plural Kalebs)
- A male given name from Hebrew, a less common modern spelling variant of Caleb.
Anagrams
Danish
Proper noun
Kaleb
- Caleb (biblical character)
- (rare) a male given name
Faroese
Etymology
Ultimately, from Hebrew כֶּלֶב (kéleb, “dog”).
Proper noun
Kaleb m
- a male given name
Usage notes
- son of Kaleb: Kalebsson
- daughter of Kaleb: Kalebsdóttir
Declension
| singular | |
|---|---|
| indefinite | |
| nominative | Kaleb |
| accusative | Kaleb |
| dative | Kalebi |
| genitive | Kalebs |
German
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈka.leːb/, /ˈka.leːp/
Proper noun
Kaleb
- Caleb (biblical character)
- a male given name from Biblical Hebrew, of rare usage
Swedish
Proper noun
Kaleb c (genitive Kalebs)
- Caleb (biblical character)
- (rare) a male given name