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