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Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/Hebrew language family

Shiloh

A name meaning "tranquil".

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Shiloh is a boy/girl name meaning "tranquil".

Pronunciation: English /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/.

GenderBoy/Girl
Meaningtranquil
PronunciationEnglish /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/
Language familyHebrew

Meaning and history

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.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: שִׁילֹה