Macaleb
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Macaleb
Macaleb is a variant spelling of Macalebé or related to the Arabic name Maqaleb, derived from the root meaning "to overturn" or "to turn over," with potential connections to the Hebrew word for "heart" (lev).
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Etymology
Macaleb is a variant spelling of Macalebé or related to the Arabic name Maqaleb, derived from the root meaning "to overturn" or "to turn over," with potential connections to the Hebrew word for "heart" (lev). The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Islamic contexts, with some historical presence among Jewish communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in modern usage.
Macaleb currently ranks #13,627 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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