Shiloh

Shiloh is a name that is used for both women and men and refers to a biblical place. The meaning of the name can be summarized as "the calm one," "the bringer of peace," or "the place of safety/carefreeness."

What does the name Shiloh mean?

Shiloh is a name for both females and males that has its roots in a biblical place. Translated, the name means "the calm one," "the bringer of peace," or "the place of safety/carefreeness." Its origin is likely from the ancient Hebrew shı̂ylôh, which means "calm," "peaceful," "serene," and "composed." In Genesis 49:10, a prophecy about the Messiah is pronounced: "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples." From a Christian perspective, Jesus Christ is this Shiloh. The English pronunciation of the name Shiloh from Gen 49:10 remains unknown, while the etymology of the place Silo is also unclear. Shiloh is also the name of the 8th ("true") Messiah of the Sabbateans, who was expected on December 24, 1814.

Where does the name Shiloh come from?

The name Shiloh has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means "the calm one."

How do you pronounce Shiloh?

The sound and pronunciation of Shiloh: The name is two syllables, soft and harmonious. In the German pronunciation, Shiloh is usually pronounced as "Shi-loh" [ˈʃiːlo]. The name begins friendly and ends with a soft, elongated sound, which leads to a pleasant auditory effect. The combination of a gentle beginning and a rounded conclusion conveys lightness, calm, and a sense of style. Overall, Shiloh radiates a peaceful, charming, and harmonious aura that embodies friendliness, elegance, and presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Shiloh is a rather rare name. The name currently ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2011, reaching 1,048th place. In the last ten years, Shiloh has been used approximately 30 times as a first name, placing it 4,561st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,479th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lilo / Lola

Similar first names

Famous people

• Shiloh (Ranch) (American television series)
• Shiloh Aizawa (Japanese musician)
• Shiloh Fernandéz (actor and model from the USA)
• Shiloh Fernandez (American actress)
• Shiloh Jolie-Pitt (daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)
• Shiloh Keo (American football player from America)
• Shiloh Strong (American actress)
• Shiloh Walker (writer from the USA)