Shiloh

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
There are multiple meanings associated with the name Shiloh. In Hebrew, it means "peace" or "tranquility." Shiloh is also a Biblical name which refers to a place of rest and peace, and is associated with the coming of the Messiah.
Scripts(How to write)
In Hebrew, Shiloh is written as שִׁילֹה.
שִׁילֹה(Ancient Hebrew)
שִׁלוֹ,
Pronunciation
SHIE-lo(English)
SHY-lo or SHI-lo
Popularity
Shiloh is not among the most popular baby names in the world, but it has gained popularity in some countries. In the United States, it ranked as the 547th most popular girl's name in 2020, and the 946th most popular boy's name.

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Shiloh Name meanings & History

There are multiple meanings associated with the name Shiloh. In Hebrew, it means "peace" or "tranquility." Shiloh is also a Biblical name which refers to a place of rest and peace, and is associated with the coming of the Messiah. From an Old Testament place name possibly meaning "tranquil" in Hebrew. It is also used prophetically in the Old Testament to refer to a person, often understood to be the Messiah (see Genesis 49:10). This may in fact be a mistranslation.This name was brought to public attention after actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt gave it to their daughter in 2006. The name Shiloh is used as a first name for both boys and girls, and is suitable for parents looking for a name with a peaceful meaning.

Zodiac Sign of Shiloh: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Shiloh:

S: Solidity,Security,Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Success,Sex

H: Hope,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hyper

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Liaison,Languid,Lazy,Legal,Luscious,Lovely,Lover

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

Shiloh is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Shiloh include Shiloh Fernandez, an American actor, and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

2.) Shiloh (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) gifted by God

Other Forms: Shilo, Shy


3.) Shiloh (Unisex)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Sanctuary

Other Forms: Shilo, Shylo, Shyloh


4.) Shiloh (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) God’s gift.

Other Forms: Shi, Shile, Shiley, Shiloe, Shy, Shyle, Shylo, Shyloh


5.) Shiloh (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) gift from God; charmer

Other Forms: Shile, Shilo, Shy, Shye


6.) Shiloh (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) God’s gift. Bible: a sanctuary for the Israelites where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.


7.) SHILOH (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Thought to mean “he who is to be sent.” Shiloh is a word used in the Bible to denote the Messiah (GEN. 49), as well as the name of a town of Ephraim which became a sanctuary of the tribes of Israel after the Conquest (JUDG. 21). (SH-LO)


8.) SHILOH (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Hebrew name of uncertain meaning. It is thought to mean “he who has been sent.” The name is used in reference to the Messiah, the one to be sent by God. Var: Shilo. (SHY-LO)


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