It's a French word meaning "born" and is often used in formal situations to indicate a woman's maiden name.
For example: "Jane Smith, née Jones." This means Jane Smith was born Jones, but her married name is Smith.
It's a French word meaning "born" and is often used in formal situations to indicate a woman's maiden name.
For example: "Jane Smith, née Jones." This means Jane Smith was born Jones, but her married name is Smith.