Question 1

What does the name Caleb mean?

Accepted Answer

Caleb means "Wholehearted; devotion; dog". You are a faithful friend and one who can be trusted. You are well liked and have favor with people.

Question 2

What is the biblical origin of the name Caleb?

Accepted Answer

The name Caleb has Hebrew origins. Biblical reference: Joshua 14:14 — "Therefore Hebron(Alliance) became the inheritance of Caleb(Dog) the son of Jephunneh(He will face) the Kenizzite(Hunter) to this day, because he followed Yahweh(Jealous one), the God of Israel(Struggler with God) wholeheartedly."

Question 3

What Scripture is associated with the name Caleb?

Accepted Answer

Joshua 14:14 — "Therefore Hebron(Alliance) became the inheritance of Caleb(Dog) the son of Jephunneh(He will face) the Kenizzite(Hunter) to this day, because he followed Yahweh(Jealous one), the God of Israel(Struggler with God) wholeheartedly."