Standard spelling
凯勒布
Kǎi lè bù
The common Chinese spelling of Caleb.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
- 勒
- to rein in; a common name sound
- 布
- cloth; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Caleb straight away.
Caleb in Chinese
In Chinese, Caleb is written 凯勒布 (Kǎi lè bù), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 凯磊 (Kǎi lěi): a Chinese-style name meaning triumphant and open-hearted.
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凯勒布
Kǎi lè bù
Caleb
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
凯磊
Kǎi lěi
A Chinese-style name meaning triumphant and open-hearted.
- 凯
- triumph, victory
- 磊
- open-hearted, upright
Close to the “Ca-leb” sound of Caleb, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
磊
Lěi
A single character meaning an open, upright heart.
- 磊
- open-hearted, upright
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Caleb comes from.
Caleb is a Hebrew name usually explained as “dog”, though some read it as “whole-hearted”. In the Bible he is one of the scouts Moses sent into Canaan.
About Caleb in Chinese
What does the name Caleb mean?
Caleb is a Hebrew name usually explained as “dog”, though some read it as “whole-hearted”. In the Bible he is one of the scouts Moses sent into Canaan.
How do you say Caleb in Chinese?
Caleb is written 凯勒布 and pronounced Kǎi lè bù. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Caleb straight away.
What does 凯磊 mean?
凯磊 (Kǎi lěi) is a Chinese-style name for Caleb: a Chinese-style name meaning triumphant and open-hearted. 凯 means “triumph, victory”, 磊 means “open-hearted, upright”.
Which version of Caleb is best for a tattoo?
凯勒布 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 凯磊 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.