Regino

Regino is a masculine first name that is understood as an Italian and Spanish variant of the names Regis and Reginald. The term Regis can be translated into German as 'the king' and has its roots in Latin.

What does the name Regino mean?

The name Regino represents an Italian and Spanish variant of the names Regis and Reginald. The Latin origin Regis means 'the king'. This name can be derived either from the Latin word regere, meaning 'to lead' or 'to rule', or from the term rex, which means 'the king' or 'the ruler'. Reginald, on the other hand, has its roots in Old High German and means 'the one who rules in council'. The name consists of the Old High German elements ragin, meaning 'the council', 'the decision', or 'the fate', and waltan, meaning 'to wield', 'to manage', or 'to rule'. Another form of the name is Regi.

Where does the name Regino come from?

The origin of the name Regino lies in both Old High German and Latin and carries the meaning 'the king' or 'the one who rules in council'. It is derived from the Latin words from Regis: regere = to lead, to rule, as well as rex = the king, the ruler. Reginald comes from Old High German, tracing back to ragin = the council, the decision, the advisor, the fate and waltan = to wield, to manage, to rule, the ruler. The languages in which the name appears are Italian and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Regino?

The pronunciation of Regino is three syllables and open at the end. The name is pronounced as 'Re-gi-no' [ʁeˈɡiːno], with the long 'i' in the stressed syllable creating brightness and tension. The darker 'o' at the end provides a harmonious rounding. The open final vowel gives the name a certain lightness. Regino feels lively and friendly – a name with clear structure, melodic balance, and cultivated presence.

When is the name day of Regino?

The name day for Regino is celebrated on December 31.

Popularity

In Germany, Regino is one of the rare first names. It has not yet appeared in the German first name rankings. Its best placement in the USA dates back to 1962, when it reached 2,117th place. In the last ten years, Regino has been used approximately 60 times as a first name there, placing it at 3,735th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 2,655th in the USA.

Nicknames & pet names

Regi

Famous people

• Jacinto regino Pachano (Venezuelan writer)
• Regino Boti (Cuban writer)
• Regino Pedroso (Cuban writer)
• Regino Sainz de la Maza (guitarist from Spain)
• Regino Ylanan (Filipino writer)