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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According to the paper's first author, Caleb Strom, a recent graduate of the University of North Dakota, ancient features such as impact craters sit alongside much younger terrain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Chicago Bears fans also probably reacted with similar words when star quarterback Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Caleb Pepperday is a financial planner who works with clients who are largely between 30 and 50 years old and are physician assistants.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
While their defensive numbers would be enough to make Ditka eat his sweater-vest, quarterback Caleb Williams might just be in charge of the most electric offense in football.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Caleb was the first to bound up the steps and out into the light when Mr. Lucas undid the iron bar and together we heaved the root cellar doors open.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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