Shenandoah

Shenandoah is both a male and a female first name derived from the Indigenous name Skenandoa. In its direct translation, the name means 'the deer' or also 'daughter/son of the stars'.

What does the name Shenandoah mean?

Shenandoah represents a variant of the Indigenous name Skenandoa and can be directly translated as 'the deer'. Additionally, it can also be interpreted as 'daughter/son of the stars'. The name comes from the Oneida language, derived from the term oskanutú, which means 'deer'.

Where does the name Shenandoah come from?

Shenandoah is a first name that is used for both women and men and has its roots in the Oneida language. The meaning of the name is 'the deer'. The Oneida expression oskanutú stands for 'deer' and refers to its Indigenous origin.

How do you pronounce Shenandoah?

Sche-nan-do-ah

Popularity

In Germany, Shenandoah is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it reached the 4,092nd place on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th.