Regina (given name)

Regina is a Late Latin feminine name meaning "queen" from the Latin, Italian and Romanian word meaning the same.[1] Regina was the name of an early Christian saint.

Regina
Pronunciation/ˈrɪinə, ˈrɪnə/
GenderFemale
Language(s)European
Other gender
MasculineReginald
Origin
Language(s)Latin
Word/nameLatin: regina
Meaning"queen"
Region of originItaly
Other names
Short form(s)Gina
Nickname(s)Reggie
Related namesRegine, Reginald
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Variant forms include:[2]

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References

  1. ^ a b "MFnames.com – Origin and Meaning of Regina". Retrieved 21 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Regina". Retrieved 21 April 2013.