Renat is a masculine given name of Latin and Russian origin. It is the Russian form of Renatus, a Late Latin name meaning "born again." In addition to its traditional etymology, during the Soviet era, communist parents sometimes bestowed it as an acronym from Russian phrases: революция наука техника (revolyutsiya nauka tekhnika) meaning "revolution, science, technics," or революция наука труд (revolyutsiya nauka trud) meaning "revolution, science, labour." This acronymic usage reflects the ideological enthusiasm of the early Soviet period, where names were created to convey revolutionary values.Etymology and Linguistic VariantsThe name Renat ultimately derives from the Latin Renatus, a cognomen meaning "born again," from the verb renasci (to be born again). In early Christian contexts, it symbolized spiritual rebirth through baptism. The name spread throughout Europe in various forms: Italian and Spanish Renato, French René, and English Rene. In Russia, Renat is also cognate with Rinat, used among Tatar and other Turkic-speaking populations. The feminine form Renata is common in many languages. Lithuanian speakers use the form Renatas.Notable BearersNumerous athletes and public figures bear the name Renat, particularly from Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. In football, notable figures include Russian goalkeeper Renat Sabitov (born 1985), Azerbaijani striker Renat Dadashov (born 1999), and Ukrainian defender Renat Mochulyak (born 1998). Renat Ataullin (b. 1965) and Renat Baratov (b. 1991) are other Russian footballers. In ice hockey, Renat Mamashev (b. 1983) represented Russia. In judo, Renat Mirzaliyev (b. 1982) of Ukraine and Renat Saidov (b. 1988) of Russia have competed internationally. Renat Kuzmin (b. 1967) is a Ukrainian politician and former deputy prosecutor general. Outside of sports and politics, Renat Nelli (1906–1982) was a French author and Occitan scholar. Renat Heuberger (b. 1976) is a Swiss businessman and co-founder of South Pole, a sustainability company.Cultural SignificanceWhile the traditional Christian meaning of Renat "born again" has theological roots in baptism, the Soviet acronym adoption gave the name a secular, revolutionary connotation. This dual meaning reflects the onomastic creativity of the 20th century, where existing names were reimagined with new ideologically charged backronyms. Today, Renat remains popular in Russia and post-Soviet states, and is also used among Muslim communities via the variant Rinat.Meaning: "born again" (Latin), also acronymic "revolution, science, technics/labour" (Russian)Origin: Late Latin Renatus; independently used as a Soviet acronymType: First nameUsage Regions: Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Tatarstan