Calem
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Calem
The given name 'Calem' is a variant of 'Caleb,' derived from the Hebrew name כָּלֵב (Kalev), meaning "dog" or "faithful, devoted," with the root likely connected to the Hebrew word for "whole-hearted" or "loyal." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian and Jewish cultures, with notable historical context in the Hebrew Bible where Caleb is a faithful spy and leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus.
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Etymology
The given name 'Calem' is a variant of 'Caleb,' derived from the Hebrew name כָּלֵב (Kalev), meaning "dog" or "faithful, devoted," with the root likely connected to the Hebrew word for "whole-hearted" or "loyal." It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian and Jewish cultures, with notable historical context in the Hebrew Bible where Caleb is a faithful spy and leader of the tribe of Judah during the Exodus.
Calem currently ranks #6,873 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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