Name meaning
Shiloh
may mean “peaceful; or his gift”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- American, English
- Say it
- SHY-loh
- Letters
- 6
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Shiloh is an ancient town where the Ark of the Covenant was kept, and a word in Jacob's blessing often read as a promise of peace. It is used for boys and girls in America.
Roots
From Hebrew Šīlōh (possibly peace).
Where it is used
A place name.
Shiloh name FAQ
What does the name Shiloh mean?
Shiloh may mean “peaceful; or his gift”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Hebrew Šīlōh (possibly peace).
Where does the name Shiloh come from?
Shiloh is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in American, English families.
How do you pronounce Shiloh?
Shiloh is usually pronounced SHY-loh.
Is Shiloh a boy's or a girl's name?
Shiloh is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.