Indian name meaning
Caleb
♂ BoyCa·leb · 2 syllables
Whole-hearted; devotion
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Curious, adaptable and freedom-loving — thrives on change, travel and variety.
| C | a | l | e | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
3 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 2 = 14, then 1 + 4 = 5. So Caleb carries the name number 5.
About the name Caleb
Caleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Whole-hearted; devotion.”
Spoken aloud it is Ca·leb — 2 syllables. Caleb is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb means “Whole-hearted; devotion.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Caleb a boy or a girl name?
Caleb is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Caleb?
Caleb is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Caleb?
Caleb has 2 syllables and is said as Ca·leb.
What is the numerology number of the name Caleb?
In the Chaldean system, Caleb has the name number 5, “The Explorer.”
Is Caleb a common name in India?
Caleb does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Caleb?
For a sister to Caleb, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Susan, Elizabeth, Isabella or Josephine all pair naturally with it.
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