Siloam is a unique Hebrew given name derived from "Shiloah," meaning "sent or flowing toward." It was named after Jerusalem's Pool of Siloam, where King Hezekiah built a remarkable water tunnel in 701 BCE. In the New Testament, Jesus sent a blind man to wash his eyes at this pool, leading to his healing (John 9:7). Throughout history, Siloam has been carried by individuals connected to Jewish heritage and faith, although it remains relatively uncommon outside religious contexts today.