Reene is a variant of the French feminine name Renée, which is the feminine form of René, itself derived from the late Latin name Renatus, meaning "born again." As a name, Reene emerged as an alternative spelling or shortened form of Renée, reflecting a trend in English-speaking countries to simplify French names or adapt them to phonetic spelling.The presence of the name in Estonian suggests international usage; Wiktionary lists Reene as an Estonian female given name, possibly related to such names as Rena or Rene in other language backgrounds. Within English contexts, Reene remains relatively rare, likely due to the dominance of its source, Renée (popularised in the mid‑20th century). The name belongs to a wider family of onomastic variants: Renee (the everyday English rendering of Renée), Reenie, Renae, and the diminutive Renie.Meaning: "born again" (via Renatus)Origin: Late Latin, filtered through French and adapted in English and EstonianType: First name (feminine)Usage Regions: Primarily English-speaking countries; also listed as an Estonian given name