Renea

Meaning of Renea

Renea, a feminine appellation ultimately derived from the French Renée and rooted in the Latin renatus “reborn,” embodies the classical ideal of renewal that threads through Romance‐language onomastics. Its English pronunciation, /rəˈneɪə/, unfolds with a graceful rhythm that belies the name’s modest frequency: the U.S. Social Security Administration first recorded Renea in the top 1,000 in 1932, observed its apex in 1974 with 114 births (ranked 637th), and has since documented periodic revivals—most recently placing it 944th with six occurrences in 2024. Such statistical oscillations suggest a name that, though never pervasive, maintains a quietly resilient appeal, underpinned by semantic transparency and the evocative symbolism of rebirth. From an academic standpoint, Renea illustrates how etymological clarity and cultural resonance can sustain a name’s allure across decades. For parents seeking a choice that marries Latin heritage with enduring subtlety, Renea offers a verifiable yet poetically resonant option.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as ruh-NAY-uh (/rəˈneɪə/)

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