Kaleb in Chinese
Kaleb in Chinese is 凯勒布 (Kǎi Lè Bù).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- faithful, whole-hearted
The name traces back to Hebrew sources, where it is usually explained as "faithful, whole-hearted". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1970 and peaked in 2007. Spellings pronounced the same way include Caleb, which share the transliteration 凯勒布.
3 ways to write Kaleb
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
凯勒布
Kǎi Lè Bù
The standard transliteration of Kaleb: 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song"), 勒 (lè, "to rein in (phonetic 'l')"), 布 (bù, "cloth; to proclaim"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 3 characters: 凯 kǎi + 勒 lè + 布 bù. The tone contour is 3-4-4 (dipping, falling, falling).
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 勒
lè
Tone 4 · 11 strokes (simplified)
to rein in (phonetic 'l')
- 布
bù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
cloth; to proclaim
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
正阳
Zhèng Yáng
Inspired by "faithful, whole-hearted": 正 (zhèng, "upright, correct") + 阳 (yáng, "sun, positive principle"), expressing faith, sincerity and hope.
Why these characters?
Because Kaleb is linked to "faithful", the name leads with 正 (upright, correct); 阳 (sun, positive principle) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
11 strokes total (simplified)- 正
zhèng
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
upright, correct
- 阳
yáng
Tone 2 · 6 strokes (simplified)
sun, positive principle
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
凯诚
Kǎi Chéng
凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song") + 诚 (chéng, "sincere, honest"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 凯 (kǎi), the same opening character as the transliteration 凯勒布, for the "ka" sound, and replaces the rest with 诚 ("sincere, honest") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
16 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 诚
chéng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
sincere, honest
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 74,804 boys named Kaleb since 1970, with the high point in 2007 (3,814 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #304 to #184 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1970
- Total since 1880
- 74,804
More About Kaleb in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Kaleb offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Kaleb, you'll find options that work for you.
Kaleb is also spelled Caleb — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Kaleb, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Kaleb to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How is Kaleb translated into Chinese?
凯勒布 (Kǎi Lè Bù), or 凱勒布 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is Kaleb written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 凯勒布 becomes 凱勒布; the changed characters are 凯→凱. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.
How popular is the name Kaleb?
US Social Security records show 74,804 boys named Kaleb since 1970, with the high point in 2007 (3,814 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #304 to #184 among boys.