Caleb

American

[key-luhb] / ˈkeɪ ləb /

noun

(in the Bible) a Hebrew leader, sent as a spy into the land of Canaan.
a male given name.

Etymology

Origin of Caleb

From Hebrew Kālēbh “dog”

Example Sentences

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Granada Hills 12, Chatsworth 1: Caleb Reclusado finished with three hits, including a home run, to lead the Highlanders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The findings, published in The Astronomical Journal, come from an international team led by Caleb Cañas of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, with contributions from Carnegie Science's Shubham Kanodia and others.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams reportedly had to take a pay cut as a rookie after leaving the University of Southern California.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Connor Wynne restored Bradford's lead on the verge of half-time but Jack Bird, Ash Handley and Cooper Jenkins went in before Caleb Aekins' late consolation for the hosts.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Sophie mooed, which sparked Butter mooing, and Caleb had never quite stopped crying his dog song.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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