Kaleb

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In African-American culture, we sometimes spell the name Kaleb as "KALEH" (KHA-LEU), and in Eastern European culture, some people often spell the name Kaleb as "KALEV" (KHA-LEV), which translates to "wholesome" or "whole-hearted". The name "Kaleb" has always been a timeless classic from it's diverse and divergent areas and it still works as a young child's name to this day. ✨✨✨ If anybody still wants to use the name Kaleb for their young children, they should use the last name "Pierce" or "Wilson", because those names will save your child's positive energy. 7.5/10. ❤️❤️❤️.

I love the name Kaleb because it has a beautiful meaning and it contributes to the terms "faithful servant" or "he is faithful" by Kaleb of Axum who had the importance of strength and determination. Other nicknames for this name include: Kace, Kobe, Kay, or Kashi.

Kaleb= The original Hebrew spelling.

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Caleb= The new preferred way of spelling.

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Both names are cool, but I like the C better.

I think the spelling of Caleb and Kaleb are equally nice, with Caleb being the original spelling and Kaleb looking a bit more modern and trendy.

If you have a friend named Kaleb, call him kale. Like the vegetable.

Pronounced as KUH-leb.

Just got to say, y'all suck for hating the spelling, Caleb looks so stupid, the K adds much more character. C is lame, my least favorite letter.

I like the name, it is the name of my cousin's one year old. It will fit him well with his siblings (Big Bro Casey, and Twin Kaden)

Stupid spelling.

Don't get why everyone hates the spelling, personally I prefer it over the Caleb spelling.

Hate the spelling.

Also Swedish (Modern), Norwegian (Modern), Danish (Modern), German (Modern), Finnish (Modern), Dutch (Modern)

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Pronounced: KA-lehb (Swedish, Norwegian), KA-ləp (German, Dutch), KAH-lehb (Finnish)

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Form of CALEB used in several languages.

Maybe a Germanic form of Caleb.

I know one Kaleb, and they pronounce it "Kay-lub".

As far as spellings go, this one could be way worse. Still, I will always prefer "Caleb"

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Kaleb isn't the worst but Caleb is definitely better in my opinion.

I happen to love the spelling as it is more unique than the common spelling Caleb. I named one of my son's Kaleb.

Ugh this spelling is atrocious. Spell it Caleb or don't use the name at all!

Kaleb, King of Axum/Aksum (died circa 540) was a 6th-century African king reigning in today's Eriteria and Ethiopia. He is the best-documented, and hence best-known, of the Axumite rulers.

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King Kaleb is honoured as a saint in Oriental Orthodoxy, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Roman Catholicism under the name Saint Elesbaan, King of Ethiopia. His feast days are May 28 (Ginbot 20; Ethiopian Orthodox), October 24 (Eastern Orthodox), and October 27 (Roman Catholic).

Sorry... But it looks a little too feminine...

I agree. Kaleb sounds masculine and strong and it's actually my #1 in my list except I'll write it differently to make it a little unique. KHALEB

I love the name Kaleb! Very masculine and strong without being in your face about it. I prefer it spelt with a k, I'm not sure why, I just do. Definitely one of my top 5 boys names.

This spelling is even trashier than the real one and will cease to look cute after age five. Please, choose something else!

Kaleb Nation (also known as The Twilight Guy) is a celebrity in the Twilight community. He is a male who reads and comments on each chapter of the saga. His first book called Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse is coming fall 2009.

This is also the Dutch spelling of Caleb.

The traditional biblical spelling Caleb is more masculine and strong.

Kaleb is also the Dutch and German form of Caleb. [noted -ed]

In Ethiopia Kaleb is used to refer to the person in the bible known as Cain, brother of Abel. Meaning of Kaleb is "Amharic and Tigrinya of Ethiopia name referring to the biblical Cain."

Kaleb is the Islamic word for Caleb.

Famous Bearer: dancer Kevin Federline has a son named Kaleb with former girlfriend Shar Jackson (the two are also the parents of Kori).