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Caleb

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Meaning

Faithful

Linguistic Origin

Hebrew

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ΩƒΨ§Ω„Ψ¨
Urdu Ϊ©Ψ§Ω„ΫŒΨ¨
Persian Ϊ©Ψ§Ω„Ψ¨
Bengali কালেব
Indonesian Kaleb
Pashto Ϊ©Ψ§Ω„ΫŒΨ¨
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Caleb is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Faithful', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Caleb is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

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Etymology

From the Hebrew name Kalev (Χ›ΦΈΦΌΧœΦ΅Χ‘), traditionally connected to 'dog' or, by folk etymology, 'whole-hearted, faithful.'

Notable Historical Usage

The Quran names many of the same prophets as the earlier scriptures, among them Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Dawud and Isa, and treats them as one line of messengers. Names of Hebrew origin are held in common between the traditions for that reason rather than borrowed from outside.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, with the Arabic-tradition equivalent being Kalb-related names.