name
Shiloh
SHEYE-loh
Shiloh (name) means a biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept. Example: “The Ark rested at Shiloh before it was moved to Jerusalem.”
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A biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept.
"The Ark rested at Shiloh before it was moved to Jerusalem."
2
A unisex given name of Hebrew origin.
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew שִׁילֹה (shiló).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Shiloh” mean?
The word “Shiloh” means a biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept.
How do you pronounce “Shiloh”?
“Shiloh” is pronounced SHEYE-loh (/ˈʃaɪloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shiloh” in a sentence?
Here is “Shiloh” used in a sentence: “The Ark rested at Shiloh before it was moved to Jerusalem.”
What part of speech is “Shiloh”?
“Shiloh” is a name.
Where does the word “Shiloh” come from?
The word “Shiloh” comes from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew שִׁילֹה (shiló).
How many meanings does “Shiloh” have?
“Shiloh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a biblical city where the Ark of the Covenant was once kept.
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