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SIGN UPShenandoah is a gender-neutral name of Native American - Algonquin origin, meaning "Great Plains, Spruce Stream." The traditional American folk song "Oh Shenandoah" is inspired by the Native American (Oneida) chief Skenandoa, pronounced “schind-han-do-wi.” This name is deeply rooted in history and geography, as it is associated with the Shenandoah River in West Virginia, U.S., which flows into the Potomac. Additionally, Shenandoah has been used as a name for places, including towns, rivers, mountains, and national parks, as well as for various transportation vehicles such as ships, airships, and trains. It has also been featured in arts, media, music, and organizations, making it a name with rich cultural significance and a strong connection to American history.
The Shenandoah, also referred to as an Amish beard, chin curtain, Donegal, Lincoln, spade beard, or whaler, is a distinctive style of facial hair. This beard is characterized by full, long growth over the jaw and chin, meeting with the sideburns, while the area above the mouth is typically shaved. Variations in the shape, size, and manageability of the beard can be observed depending on the specific style. The chin curtain, a particular variation of this style, covers the chin completely and grows along the jawline. It is important to note that the Shenandoah is longer than the chin curtain and may not extend as far below the jawline. Culturally and religiously, this facial hair style is embraced by certain sects of Islam, particularly Salafi and Wahhabi Sunnis, who believe it resembles the beard worn by the Islamic prophet Muhammad. In the United States, married Amish men commonly sport this beard style, typically as a post-baptism tradition which involves shaving off the mustache.The Shenandoah beard holds significance in both religious and cultural contexts, reflecting diverse interpretations and practices across different communities.
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