Shilo: meaning of the Hebrew name
שִׁילֹה
Pronounced shee-LO
Meaning of Shilo
Shilo is written שילה or שילו in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
שילה Boy, Biblical
Shilo is Shiloh, the city where the Tabernacle stood for hundreds of years. In Jacob's blessing the name appears as a hint of redemption: "until Shiloh comes."
שילו Boy, Biblical
Shilo is named after Shiloh, the city where the Tabernacle of God stood for hundreds of years. The word also appears in Jacob's blessing, where it is read as a hint of tranquility and redemption.
The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, As long as men come to Shiloh; And unto him shall the obedience of the peoples be.
לֹא־יָסוּר שֵׁבֶט מִיהוּדָה וּמְחֹקֵק מִבֵּין רַגְלָיו עַד כִּי־יָבֹא שִׁילֹה וְלוֹ יִקְּהַת עַמִּים׃
Shilo in Hebrew
Shilo is written שילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁילֹה). Other spellings: שילו. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- יYod
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 345 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningShiloh
- Pronunciationshee-LO
- Hebrewשילה
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsשילו
Popularity in Israel
שילה
In 2024, Shilo (שילה) ranked #41 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (420 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | 420 |
| 2023 | 61 | 274 |
| 2022 | 75 | 226 |
| 2021 | 76 | 234 |
| 2020 | 85 | 208 |
| 2019 | 96 | 196 |
| 2018 | 94 | 192 |
| 2017 | 102 | 181 |
| 2016 | 91 | 209 |
| 2015 | 85 | 210 |
| 2014 | 86 | 208 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shilo
What does the name Shilo mean?
Shilo is Shiloh, the city where the Tabernacle stood for hundreds of years. In Jacob's blessing the name appears as a hint of redemption: "until Shiloh comes."
How do you pronounce Shilo?
Shilo is pronounced shee-LO in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shilo in Hebrew?
Shilo is written שילה in Hebrew (with vowel points: שִׁילֹה). Other spellings: שילו.
Is Shilo a biblical name?
Yes. Shilo appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 49:10 (spelled שילו).
How popular is the name Shilo in Israel?
In 2024, Shilo (שילה) ranked #41 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (420 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shilo?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שילה adds up to 345 (Shin 300 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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