Rena

Rena is a feminine first name that serves as a Frisian short form for names beginning with the syllable 'Rein-', such as Reintraud. In a transferred meaning, the name stands for 'the advisor' or 'counsel and decision'.

What does the name Rena mean?

The first name Rena has its roots as a Frisian short form of names beginning with the syllable 'Rein-', such as Reintraud. It translates to 'the advisor' or 'counsel and decision'. Its origin is anchored in the Old High German term ragin, which means 'the counsel', 'the decision', 'the advisor', 'the decree (of the gods)', and 'fate'. Additionally, Rena is often regarded as a variant of Renate, which means 'the reborn'. This derives from the Latin renātus, meaning 'renewed', 'born', and 'reborn'. In some cases, the name is also used as a variant of Verena, with the meaning 'the shy', likely derived from the Latin verêri, which means 'to respect', 'to revere', 'to shy away', 'to fear', 'to be afraid', and 'to have awe'. In Arabic, Rena translates to 'the beauty'.

Where does the name Rena come from?

The name Rena has Old High German and Latin origins and means 'the advisor'. In Old High German, the word ragin stands for 'the counsel', 'the decision', 'the advisor', 'the decree (of the gods)', or 'fate', while in Latin, renātus means 'renewed', 'born', and 'reborn', and verêri means 'to respect', 'to revere', 'to shy away', 'to fear', 'to be afraid', and 'to have awe'. The name is used in various languages, including Danish, English, Frisian, and Norwegian.

How do you pronounce Rena?

The pronunciation of the name Rena is two syllables and open. In the German language, it is usually pronounced as 'Re-na' [ˈʁeːna], with the long 'e' having a bright, wide sound. The ending '-na' provides a warm, harmonious finish. These characteristics give Rena a calm and feminine aura - simple, balanced, and timeless.

Popularity

In Germany, Rena is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 1,198th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 810th place. Over the last ten years, Rena has been chosen as a first name about 230 times, placing it 1,488th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,394th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nena / Rain / Rainyday / Rechen / Rehlein / Ren / Renchen / Reni / Rentier / Renus / Rere / Reyna

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Famous people

• Rena Dumont (German actress and author)
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