Shiloh

שִׁילֹה

• Gender: Unisex
• Origin: Jew-ish
• Meaning: his gift; Messiah

• Shiloh has ancient roots as the name of a biblical sanctuary — a place of peace and gathering in the land of Israel. Its meaning is debated by scholars, with interpretations ranging from "his gift" to a messianic reference, but the overwhelming association is one of tranquility and wholeness. The name gained massive global visibility when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt chose it for their child, but its Jewish pedigree runs thousands of years deep.

  Rare is the name that works equally well in a Torah study and a Brooklyn coffee shop, but Shiloh has that crossover magic — deeply rooted in Jewish text and tradition while sounding effortlessly modern. Its soft, flowing sound gives it a dreamlike quality that works beautifully for any gender. Ancient sanctuary meets modern serenity, and it never feels heavy.

• Alternate Spellings: Shai-lo, Shailo, Shyloh, Shylo, Shilo, Sheeloh, Sheelo
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Aria
  ,
  Aya
  ,
  Aidan
  ,
  Gil
• Theme: blessing