Regina

The female first name Regina has been given since antiquity and literally translates to 'the queen', 'the ruler', as well as 'the queen of heaven', derived from the Latin expression Regina Caeli as an honorific title for Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The origin of Regina is not definitively clarified; it most likely lies in the Latin word rēgīna for 'the queen', 'the ruler', and 'the princess' or in the Celtic rīganī for 'the queen'.

What does the name Regina mean?

The female first name Regina has been given since antiquity and literally translates to 'the queen', 'the ruler', as well as 'the queen of heaven', derived from the Latin expression Regina Caeli as an honorific title for Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The origin of Regina is not definitively clarified; it most likely lies in the Latin word rēgīna for 'the queen', 'the ruler', and 'the princess' or in the Celtic rīganī for 'the queen'. The name may also have a connection to the Old Norse term regin or rọgn for 'the council' and 'the decision of the gods'. In Germany, Regina was particularly popular as a girl's name between the 1950s and 1970s. Regína is the Icelandic, Slovak, and Regīna is the Lithuanian spelling of the name. Other variants include Regine, Raina, Reina, Reine, Rayna, Reyna, Renja, Renya, Reginella, Reinette, Gina, and Geena.

Where does the name Regina come from?

The etymology of Regina is a female first name of Latin origin meaning 'the queen'. Latin.

How do you pronounce Regina?

Sound & pronunciation of Regina: The name Regina is three syllables and balanced. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Re-gi-na' [ʁeˈɡiːna], with the emphasis on the bright middle position with a long 'i'. The soft succession of syllables creates a harmonious sound. Regina appears dignified and feminine - classic, clear, and with calm authority.

When is the name day of Regina?

The name day of Regina is January 18, June 1, August 22, September 7, and December 20.

Popularity

As a female first name, Regina initially stood rather in the extended field of given names in Germany but clearly moved forward from the 1930s and 1940s. From an initially only moderately noticeable placement, it gradually developed into a significantly more sought-after name in each respective year. Its most defining phase occurred in Germany between the 1950s and 1960s.

Nicknames & pet names

Gigi / Gina / Ginchen / Gini / Ginny / Giny / Ina / Nina / Reaggy / Rega / Regchine / Reggerl / Reggie / Reggy / Regi / Regibebi / Regie / Regin / Reginatschka / Reginchen / Regini / Regischa / Rexi / Rina / Rägi / Tschina

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Famous people

• Eilleen Regina Edwards (Canadian singer)
• Saint Regina (Catholic martyr)
• Maria Regina Jünemann (German actress)
• Maria Regina Kaiser (writer from Germany)
• Regina (in games) (Italian term for the queen in chess or card games)
• Regina (beverage) (Raspberry lemonade produced in Emsdetten)
• Regina Braga (Brazilian actress)
• Regina Derieva (Russian poet)
• Regina E. Dugan (American scientist)
• Regina Fritsch (Austrian actress)
• Regina George (from the film 'Mean Girls')
• Regina Hall (American actress)
• Regina Halmich (boxer)
• Regina Hausl (German alpine ski racer)
• Regina Holan (soccer player from the USA)
• Regina Irman (Swiss composer)
• Regina Jonas (1902–1944), first female rabbi practicing in Germany)
• Regina Kägi-Fuchsmann (Swiss women's rights activist, refugee helper, and humanitarian activist)
• Regina Marlies Lisi (rapper from Germany)
• Regina Marsikova (tennis player from Czechoslovakia)