Χάλεβ
Chálevmasculine
The English name Caleb is translated into Greek as Χάλεβ (Chálev).
Χάλεβ refers to the biblical character of the same name.
Meaning: biblical character (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
This is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Chálev.
Did you know?
- If you were to look for the root of the name in a Greek dictionary, you might find the word σκύλος, which means 'dog', because the Hebrew origin of the name is often interpreted as meaning 'dog'.
- In Greek Orthodox tradition, the biblical character 'Caleb' is not among the most celebrated saints, meaning there is no widely observed 'Name Day' for Χάλεβ.
- The Greek spelling Χάλεβ ends with the letter β, which in Modern Greek is pronounced like a 'v', turning the biblical 'b' sound into a 'v' sound.
Examples in context
- Ο Χάλεβ ήταν ένας πιστός άνθρωπος.O Chálev íntan énas pistós ánthropos.Caleb was a faithful man.
Example conversation
Kyriaki and Dimitris are discussing a Bible study lesson.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠοιο κεφάλαιο διαβάζουμε για τον Χάλεβ;Poio kefalaio diavazoume gia ton Chalev?Which chapter are we reading about Caleb?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΔιαβάζουμε το βιβλίο των Αρίθμων.Diavazoume to vivlio ton Arithmon.We are reading the book of Numbers.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ Χάλεβ ήταν πολύ θαρυρός.O Chalev itan poly tharyros.Caleb was very courageous.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, είχε μεγάλη πίστη.Ne, eiche megali pisti.Yes, he had great faith.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caleb” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
