Kalev: meaning of the Hebrew name
כָּלֵב
Pronounced ka-LEV
Meaning of Kalev
Complete devotion: like the heart (ke-lev), with all one's heart. Caleb son of Jephunneh was one of the spies sent by Moses; he held fast to the land and said, "Let us go up at once and possess it."
Of the tribe of Judah, Caleb the son of Jephunneh.
לְמַטֵּה יְהוּדָה כָּלֵב בֶּן־יְפֻנֶּה׃
Kalev in Hebrew
Kalev is written כלב in Hebrew (with vowel points: כָּלֵב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- כKaf
- לLamed
- בBet
Gematria value: 52 (Kaf 20 + Lamed 30 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningwholehearted
- Pronunciationka-LEV
- Hebrewכלב
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Kalev was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Kalev
What does the name Kalev mean?
Complete devotion: like the heart (ke-lev), with all one's heart. Caleb son of Jephunneh was one of the spies sent by Moses; he held fast to the land and said, "Let us go up at once and possess it."
How do you pronounce Kalev?
Kalev is pronounced ka-LEV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Kalev in Hebrew?
Kalev is written כלב in Hebrew (with vowel points: כָּלֵב).
Is Kalev a biblical name?
Yes. Kalev appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 13:6.
What is the gematria of Kalev?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling כלב adds up to 52 (Kaf 20 + Lamed 30 + Bet 2).
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