Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rein mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Rein
User Submitted Origins
German
51%
English
26%
Filipino (Philippines)
23%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Arizona, U.S., the name Rein means "Latin: Ruler. French: The Queen. German: Pure, straight, virgin, clean, clear, mere".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Rein is of German origin and means "Pure, Clean, Gods Grace, or Gift from God, Noble Ruler ,Honest, Kind".
- A user from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Rein is of German origin and means "Pure, clean".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Rein is of Latin origin and means "Ruler".
- A user from Lebanon says the name Rein is of French origin and means "The queen".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Rein means "honor to your people and your kind".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Rein is of German origin and means "Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element ragin 'advice, counsel'".
- A submission from Missouri, U.S. says the name Rein means "Royalty" and is of English origin.
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Rein
Senses
- The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse."This knight laid hold upon his reyne." [Chaucer.]
- Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint."Let their eyes rove without rein." [Milton.]
Etymology: F. rêne, fr. (assumed) LL. retina, fr. L. retinere to hold back. See Retain
verb Rein
Senses
- To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another."He mounts and reins his horse." [Chapman.]
- To restrain; to control; to check."Being once chafed, he can not Be reined again to temperance." [Shak.]
verb Rein
To be guided by reins.
Other Dictionary Sources
- One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
- Any means of control ("he took up the reins of government")
- Keep in check
- Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins ("He reined in his horses in front of the post office")
- Stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins ("They reined in in front of the post office")
- Control and direct with or as if by reins ("rein a horse")
Wiktionary
From Anglo-Norman reyne, from Old French resne (Modern French rêne), from Vulgar Latin *retina, from Classical Latin retineō (“to retain”), from re- + teneō.
- A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
- (figuratively) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
From Anglo-Norman reines, Middle French reins, and their source, Latin rēnēs.
- (now rare, archaic, chiefly in plural) A kidney.
- The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
rein was also found in the following language(s): Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic, Middle French, Norman, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Old French, Volapük, and West Frisian