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Regina

A female given name from Latin.

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Regina at a glance

Origin
Latin
Root meaning
“queen”
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒiːnə/, /ɹɪˈd͡ʒaɪ.nə/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rēgīna (“queen”). The given name originally referred to the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven. The Canadian city was named for Queen Victoria, as suggested by Princess Louise. Doublet of rani.

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What does the name Regina mean?

A female given name from Latin. Its root means "queen".

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