Shiloh - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Shiloh \sh(i)-loh\, also used as girl's name Shiloh, is pronounced SHYE-loh. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "His gift". Also possibly "he who was sent". Biblical: a prophetic name for the Messiah, Shiloh is also significant as the site of a crucial battle in the American Civil War.

Shiloh has 3 variant forms: Shilo, Shylo and Shyloh.

Baby names that sound like Shiloh are Chill and Shelly.

Shiloh is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Shiloh. Compare Shiloh with related baby names.