Rainer (given name)

Rainer ([ʁaɪ̯nɐ]) is the German form of the Germanic name Raginheri (Scandinavian Ragnar), composed of the two elements ragin ("advice") and heri ("army").

Other variants of the name include Dutch Reinier, Latin Rainus, French Rainier, Spanish and Italian Raniero.

Notable people with this name include:

Archduke Rainer Ferdinand of Austria , Austrian prime minister
Rainer Brüninghaus , German jazz musician
Rainer Brüderle , German politician
Rainer Barzel , German politician
Rainer Schüttler , German tennis player