Chinese name for Caleb
Caleb is usually written 凯莱布 (kǎi lái bù) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Caleb.
Caleb in Chinese, by sound
凯莱布
kǎi lái bù
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Caleb
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 铠柯.
Kai matches the opening of Caleb, and armor beside a strong branch gives the loyalty of the name a protective feel.
About the name Caleb
Caleb comes from the Hebrew name Kalev, traditionally understood to mean dog, a symbol of loyal devotion.
Want one chosen for you, Caleb?
Add your birth date and we pick the characters that balance your chart, with the meaning and pronunciation of each. Free, in about 30 seconds.
Find my Chinese nameFrequently asked questions
What is Caleb in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Caleb is 凯莱布 (kǎi lái bù). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Caleb include 铠柯 (kǎi kē), 坚柯 (jiān kē).
How do you write Caleb in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Caleb is written 凯莱布. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 铠柯.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Caleb?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 铠柯 (kǎi kē): Kai matches the opening of Caleb, and armor beside a strong branch gives the loyalty of the name a protective feel. 坚柯 (jiān kē): Firm and resolute beside a sound foundation turns Caleb's loyal dedication into something you can build a life upon.
Why sound-based names fall flat: Chinese name vs. transliteration.