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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Chicago selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson fourth, completing an elite quartet of players at the top of the draft.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
He made an immediate impact in Ghana's opening game against Panama, coming off the bench to set up Caleb Yirenkyi's winner.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
But the Three Lions are only equal atop the table with Ghana, which got a goal deep in stoppage time from Caleb Yirenkyi to beat Panama.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
Caleb said the ceremony was great and "nothing like the weird coronation I had imagined when I was younger".
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Still excited, Caleb nipped at the sheriff’s pants leg but the sheriff didn’t look down at Caleb or pet him.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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