Caleb
Americannoun
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(in the Bible) a Hebrew leader, sent as a spy into the land of Canaan.
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a male given name.
Etymology
Origin of Caleb
From Hebrew Kālēbh “dog”
Example Sentences
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In his head, Caleb thought it would be like Anne Hathaway in the Princess Diaries - being swept up in meetings with dignitaries and having his inheritance read to him from a scroll.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Bottoms, from California, is among a growing number of out-of-state students at Blinn via the program, said program manager Caleb Mullins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
White said that she had to prove that Caleb had a learning disability "having been in special school since he was three with complex needs".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
I met with Ali on Wednesday afternoon at Dominguez, along with Principal Caleb Oliver.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Some years before, a child named Caleb had fallen into the river near here and the entire community had performed the Ceremony of Loss.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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