Renato

Renato is the Italian and Spanish form of the Late Latin name Renatus, which means ‘reborn.’ The name was adopted by early Christians to symbolize spiritual rebirth through baptism and became established in regions influenced by Latin language and culture. The Portuguese form is also Renato, while the French equivalent is René. Notable bearers include Renato Dulbecco, an Italian virologist who contributed to cancer research, and Renato Guttuso, an Italian painter recognized for his socially engaged realist art.