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Name Origin

Renate is a German feminine given name, a variant of Renata. It originates from the Latin word 'renatus' meaning 'reborn' or 'renewed'.

germanfeminine

Famous People

Renate Künast (1955-)

Politician

  • Former Federal Minister of Consumer Protection, Food and Agriculture in Germany
  • Member of the German Bundestag

Renate Dorrestein (1954-)

Writer

  • Dutch writer known for her autobiographical novels
  • Winner of the Libris Literature Prize

Renate Reinsve (1987-)

Actress

  • Won the Cannes Film Festival award for Best Actress for her role in "The Worst Person in the World"

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