Calek
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Calek
The name 'Calek' is a variant of 'Caleb,' derived from the Hebrew name כָּלֵב (Kalev), meaning "dog" or "faithful, devoted" (from the root *klb*).
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Etymology
The name 'Calek' is a variant of 'Caleb,' derived from the Hebrew name כָּלֵב (Kalev), meaning "dog" or "faithful, devoted" (from the root *klb*). It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably as the name of a biblical figure in the Old Testament who, along with Joshua, was one of the two spies to bring a favorable report of Canaan.
Calek currently ranks #11,269 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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