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Chiloh

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHY-loh /ˈʃaɪ.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Shiloh — from the Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peaceful' and 'he who is to be sent' (read as a messianic title); a biblical place; we note the messianic senseLow

In 30 seconds: Tranquil; peaceful; he who is to be sent: Chiloh spells Shiloh. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SHY-loh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Shiloh — from the Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peaceful' and 'he who is to be sent' (read as a messianic title); a biblical place; we note the messianic sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9114 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 15

History & Origin

Chiloh is a spelling of Shiloh — from the Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peaceful' and 'he who is to be sent' (read as a messianic title); a biblical place (we note the messianic sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SHY-loh').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Shiloh. Rare in this form, tranquil-and-peaceful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shiloh is Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peaceful' and 'he who is to be sent' (a messianic title; also a biblical place) — Chiloh is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the messianic sense; said 'SHY-loh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Shiloh — Hebrew; messianic/place; routes layered

Variations

ShilohShiloChylo

Nicknames

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Shyloh— shares the -oh ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chiloh mean?

Chiloh spells Shiloh — Hebrew, variously 'tranquil; peaceful' and 'he who is to be sent' (a messianic title; a biblical place); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Chiloh?

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

Is Chiloh a boy or girl name?

Chiloh is a boy's name (used for both sexes in some families).

How popular is Chiloh?

Chiloh is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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