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Origin and Meaning of the Name Shilo

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Gender:

Boy


Origin:	Hebrew


Meaning:	Peaceful, tranquil


Pronunciation:	(shee lo) [Guide]

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Jewish Names, Places Names, Hebrew Names

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Hebrew speaking countries

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Shilo is a place name in the Old Testament. It was the gathering place and the principal sanctuary of the Hebrews at the time of the Judges and situated between Jericho and Sichem.
Shilo is from the Hebrew words 'shai' meaning "gift", and 'loh' meaning "for him, his".
Shilo also figures as a reference to the Messiah, from the Hebrew root meaning "to send".