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Chiloh

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Pronounced SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: Chiloh reads as a respelling of Shiloh, the ancient sanctuary town in the hill country of Ephraim where the Tabernacle stood in the book of Joshua. The name is often glossed 'tranquil' or 'his gift', though the Hebrew is genuinely debated among scholars.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft respelling of Shiloh — a biblical place-name, often read as 'tranquil' (said 'SHY-loh'). The Hebrew meaning is debated, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningChiloh reads as a respelling of Shiloh, the ancient sanctuary town in the hill country of Ephraim where the Tabernacle stood in the book of Joshua. The name is often glossed 'tranquil' or 'his gift', though the Hebrew is genuinely debated among scholars.
U.S. rank (2023)#12405 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Chiloh is a modern respelling of Shiloh, a place-name from the Hebrew Bible: the sanctuary town in Ephraim where the Tabernacle rested in the book of Joshua, and a name later used in a much-argued verse in Genesis. Scholars disagree over what the Hebrew means — 'tranquil' and 'his gift' are common glosses, both uncertain. As a given name it is used for girls and boys alike (said 'SHY-loh').

The Chiloh spelling is very rare in the U.S., far behind Shiloh. Soft, biblical, and unisex in feel.

Did you know? Shiloh was the town in ancient Israel where the Tabernacle stood before Jerusalem; its Hebrew meaning is genuinely debated, with 'tranquil' and 'his gift' both offered. Chiloh is a modern respelling of it (said 'SHY-loh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Chiloh — Shiloh respelling; biblical place-name, meaning debated

Variations

ShilohShiloShyloh

Nicknames

ChiLolo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chiloh mean?

Chiloh respells Shiloh, a biblical place in ancient Israel. The Hebrew meaning is debated — 'tranquil' and 'his gift' are the usual glosses, which we note.

How do you pronounce Chiloh?

It's said SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chiloh a boy or girl name?

Chiloh is used here for a girl; Shiloh and its spellings are given to boys and girls alike.

How popular is Chiloh?

Chiloh is very rare in the U.S., far behind the standard Shiloh spelling.

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