Kalev name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Hebrew
Pronunciation: KAH-lev
Meaning: Messenger, Dog, Faithful Dog, Bold, Courageous, Faith, Devotion, Whole Hearted and Brave
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What does Kalev mean?

Atypical Kalev's origin is Hebrew is substantially used in Hebrew is used as a baby boy name. Kalev is resulted from Caleb. Caleb is form of Χαλεβ, a Greek Form of the Hebrew Name כָּלֵב = Dog, Barker in Latin language.

Caleb's meaning is Faith and Devotion has origin in Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Kalev?

KAH-lev is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Kalev with emphasis on first KAH syllable.

How popular is the name Kalev?

Kalev is an uncommon baby name in United States where it has been in use since 2000 and achieved its top ranking of 4523 in 2014. There are over 157 babies that have been given the name Kalev in United States.

Kalev is a common name in Estonia while somewhat familiar name in Indonesia and Finland. As per our findings, over 2000 babies have been bestowed Kalev around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023649113
2022773510
2021552116
2020700811
2019715311
2018531117
201788228
2016604714
2015631713
2014453621
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Kalev in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0500
Finland48615100
Sweden172000
Norway5500

What numbers say about Kalev?

Having number 6 as your expression number says you are responsible and trustworthy. You are the most active, livingly human being in your surroundings. Negative people steal your energy and leave you drained and unwilling to do the things you want to do like express your feelings in a creative manner. You have a quick mind. You are influential and use your influence to do great things. You always act like everything's just great.

Looking for names similar to Kalev? Please go through the following names

  •  Sabatino - Originated from Hebrew, Offbeat Sabatino is a boy name, Sabatino means "Schabath" is used prevalently in Italian
  •  Adiya - Curious unisex name Adiya is particulary used in Malayalam, Hindi and Bengali, meaning of Adiya is "Jewel or Ornament of God" has origin in Hebrew
  •  Anushka - Offbeat Anushkas origin is Hebrew bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Anushka is "He (God) Was Gracious, A Term of Endearment or Lord Durga's Name" is used principally in Tamil and Russian
  •  Jerusha - The famous and venerable girl name Jerusha is originated from Hebrew, Jerusha means "Married" is primarily used in Bengali and Tamil languages
  •  Elchanan - Odd boy name Elchanan is originated from Hebrew, meaning of Elchanan is "God is Merciful and Yahweh is Gracious Yahweh is Merciful". Elchanan is resulted from John.

Famous people named Kalev

We could not find any notable namesake.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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