Caleb is a name for boys that comes from the Hebrew language and is linked with the values of loyalty and commitment. Of particular interest are the connections that Caleb has long been believed to have with the Hebrew word kelev, meaning “dog-like.” However, the name is not at all critical; rather, it praises the most cherished traits of the faithful human friend. By combining the Hebrew words kal (meaning “whole”) and lev (meaning “heart”), the name Caleb might be rendered as “wholehearted,” carrying on the idea of steadfast devotion. Caleb’s namesake in the Old Testament was a faithful follower of Moses who was rewarded by going to the Promised Land.
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