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Caleb Baby boy name meaning, origin, and popularity

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Caleb name meaning and origin

What does Caleb mean?

From the word "dog" in Hebrew, a symbol of devotion to God. In the Bible, Caleb leaves Egypt with Moses and is one of only two followers to make it to the promised land. Well-known Calebs: the youngest child in the Sarah, Plain and Tall books.

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