Shiloh
[ˈʃaɪloʊ]Meaning
from an Old Testament place name possibly meaning "tranquil" in Hebrew
Background Story
Shiloh is a Biblical Hebrew name, from שִׁילֹה (shiló), an Old Testament place name possibly meaning "tranquil" in Hebrew. It is also used prophetically in the Old Testament to refer to a person, often understood to be the Messiah, though this may in fact be a mistranslation. The name was brought to public attention after the actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt gave it to their daughter in 2006.
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