Shiloh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Shiloh Name at a Glance

Name	Shiloh
Meaning	The one to whom it belongs. In the bible Shiloh is a prophetic name for the Messiah; Also Shiloh is significant as the site of a crucial battle in the American Civil War.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Shiloh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Shiloh means “The one to whom it belongs. In the bible Shiloh is a prophetic name for the Messiah; Also Shiloh is significant as the site of a crucial battle in the American Civil War”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Shiloh Name Origin

Our database records Shiloh under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Shiloh a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Shiloh is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Shiloh

When considering Shiloh for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.