What Does the Name Shiloh Mean
The name Shiloh comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Shiloh below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Shiloh Name Meaning
& f BiblicalFrom 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)....
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