renat

Renat is a masculine given name used in Russia and in several countries of the former Soviet Union, as well as in parts of Central Europe and the Caucasus. It is commonly found among Russian-, Tatar-, Kazakh-, Uzbek-, and Ukrainian-language communities and is also present in diaspora communities abroad. In these contexts, Renat is typically a standalone given name rather than a diminutive of another name.

Etymology: The name is generally traced to the Latin Renatus, meaning "reborn" or "born again." Through Romance languages, related forms include René (French) and Renato (Italian, Portuguese, Spanish). In Cyrillic-using regions, Renat is rendered as Ренат.

Variants and related names: Feminine form Renata is used in many of the same regions, along with other cross-cultural forms such as Renato and Renatus in historical or formal contexts. The spelling Renat is sometimes encountered in transliterations from Cyrillic or Turkic scripts.

Usage and cultural notes: As a name of Latin origin adapted into Slavic and Turkic-speaking areas, Renat reflects broader patterns of name adaptation across languages and ethnic communities in Eurasia. The choice of Renat may be influenced by family tradition, religious associations, or regional naming conventions.

See also: René, Renato, Renatus, Renata.