Caleb
/kaleb/from spelling rules
Caleb in Spanish is Caleb.
The word refers to the biblical character and is used as a proper name. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the name is commonly used without translation.
Meaning: biblical character (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/kaleb/
Did you know?
- While Caleb is a name, the root of the name in Hebrew is often linked in Spanish theological studies to the word for 'dog', symbolizing loyalty.
- Because it ends in a consonant, some Spanish speakers may naturally add a slight vowel sound at the end when speaking quickly, as Spanish words typically end in vowels.
- Unlike many Spanish names that have a feminine counterpart, Caleb has no standard feminine version in the Spanish language.
Examples in context
- Caleb es un personaje bíblico.Caleb is a biblical character.
- Leí la historia de Caleb hoy.I read the story of Caleb today.
- ¿Conoces la historia de Caleb?Do you know the story of Caleb?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing their Sunday school lesson.
- ElenaJavier, ¿estudiaste sobre Caleb?Javier, did you study about Caleb?
- JavierSí, Elena, es un gran ejemplo.Yes, Elena, he is a great example.
- ElenaSu fe fue muy importante.His faith was very important.
- JavierTienes mucha razón.You are very right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “caleb” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
