What is the origin of the name Macaleb?

Macaleb is a name of Scottish and Hebrew origin. It is often classified as a modern, biblical name.

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Macaleb is a 3-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

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Q: What does the name Macaleb mean?

Macaleb means "Macaleb combines the Scottish prefix Mac, meaning 'son of,' with Caleb, a Hebrew name often interpreted as 'devotion' or 'wholehearted.'".

Macaleb combines the Scottish prefix Mac, meaning 'son of,' with Caleb, a Hebrew name often interpreted as 'devotion' or 'wholehearted.'

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