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Name Origin

Rainer is a German masculine given name meaning 'powerful advisor' or 'strong counsellor'. It is derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (advice) and 'heri' (army, ruler).

germanmasculineadvisorcounsellorpowerfulstrong

Famous People

Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945-1982)

Film director, screenwriter, actor, playwright

  • Prolific German filmmaker known for his New German Cinema contributions.
  • Directed over 40 films and television productions.

Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)

Poet, novelist, essayist

  • Austrian poet and novelist considered one of the most important figures in German literature.
  • Known for his existential themes and exploration of love, death, and spirituality.