Renate
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Renate
Renate derives from the Latin name Renatus, meaning "reborn" or "born again," stemming from the Latin verb renascī (to be born again).
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Etymology
Renate derives from the Latin name Renatus, meaning "reborn" or "born again," stemming from the Latin verb renascī (to be born again). The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavian regions, and Italy, with historical significance in Christian contexts where spiritual rebirth was a valued concept.
Renate currently ranks #14,753 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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