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Renee

“reborn”

About the name Renee

Renee is the English spelling of the French Renée, the feminine form of René, which comes from the Latin Renatus, meaning ‘born again’. The name was used by early Christians to mark baptism as a spiritual rebirth. Renée of France, Duchess of Ferrara, was a daughter of King Louis XII. Modern bearers include the American actress Renée Zellweger and the American soprano Renée Fleming.

Meaning
reborn
Origin
French
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
ruh-NAY(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Renée
  • Renae

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Middle names for Renee

  • Renee Marie
  • Renee Ann
  • Renee Joy
  • Renee Lynn
  • Renee Claire

Questions about Renee

What does Renee mean?
Renee is a French name meaning "reborn".
How do you pronounce Renee?
Renee is pronounced ruh-NAY, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Renee?
Variants of Renee include Renée, Renae.

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