Name Shiloh Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Shiloh

Shiloh is a ♀ girl’s name and ♂ boy’s name. Shiloh thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

Origin of the name Shiloh

Shiloh is a biblical name. In the Old Testament, it is the name of an ancient city in Samaria, Israel. It is as well the name of a masculine person in the Old Testament, often seen as the Messiah. Today, Shiloh is used as a gender-neutral name.

What is the meaning of the name Shiloh?

The Hebrew meaning of the name Shiloh is unsure. It is often translated as a Messianic title with the meaning “he whose it is” (from Hebrew “schelo/שֳׁלוׁ” = his/whom). The name of the city derived from Hebrew “sheláh/שלה” meaning “tranquility town” or “tranquil”.

Pronunciation of Shiloh

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