كالب
kalib
كالب (kalib) is the Arabic form for the biblical name Caleb.
كالب is used as a proper noun to refer to the biblical character Caleb.
Meaning: biblical character (name)
How do you pronounce it?
kalib
Did you know?
- When translating 'Caleb' into Arabic, writers must be careful with the short vowels to ensure the word is read as كالب and not mistaken for the similar looking word كلب.
- The name كالب appears in the Arabic translation of the Bible, but because he is not a primary figure in the Quran, the name is primarily associated with Christian or Jewish contexts in Arabic speaking countries.
- While many biblical figures have specific Arabic names (like Moses becoming 'Musa'), 'Caleb' remains a phonetic transliteration without a translated counterpart.
Examples in context
- كان كالب شخصاً مؤمناً.Kana Caleb shakhsan mu'minan.Caleb was a faithful person.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing biblical figures in a library.
- نور Nourمن هو الشخص المفضل لديك في هذه القصة؟Man huwa al-shakhs al-mufaddal ladayka fi hadhihi al-qissa?Who is your favorite person in this story?
- زياد Ziadأعتقد أن كالب هو الأكثر شجاعة.A'taqidu anna Caleb huwa al-akthar shuja'a.I think Caleb is the bravest.
- نور Nourلماذا اخترت كالب يا زياد؟Limadha ikhtarta Caleb ya Ziyad?Why did you choose Caleb, Ziyad?
- زياد Ziadلأنه كان مخلصاً جداً.Li'annahu kana mukhlisan jiddan.Because he was very faithful.
