Regina Meaning in English

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US

/ɹɪˈdʒinə/

ri-JEE-nuh

UK

/rɪˈdʒaɪnə/

ri-JY-nuh

Definition

'Regina' is mainly used as a female given name, meaning 'queen' in Latin. It can sometimes refer to a queen in historical, religious, or formal contexts.

Usage & Nuances

As a name, 'Regina' is formal and rarely shortened. When used as 'queen' (in mottos or titles), it's often seen in religious, royal, or ceremonial phrases, e.g., 'Salve Regina'. Not commonly used to mean 'queen' in everyday English.

• Spanish: Regina (nombre propio) - reina (arcaico)
• Portuguese (BR): Regina (nome próprio) - rainha (arcaico)
• Portuguese (PT): Regina (nome próprio) - rainha (arcaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 雷吉娜 (人名) - 女王 (古语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 雷吉娜 (人名) - 女王 (古語)
• Hindi: रेजिना (नाम) - रानी (पुराना प्रयोग)
• Arabic: ريجينا (اسم علم) - ملكة (قديم)
• Bengali: রেজিনা
• Russian: Реджина
• Japanese: レジーナ
• Vietnamese: Regina
• Korean: 레지나
• Turkish: Regina
• Urdu: ریجینا
• Indonesian: Regina

Example Sentences

Regina is my aunt's name.

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The singer's real name is Regina.

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Queen Mary signed her letters 'Mary Regina'.

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I've known Regina since high school—we were best friends.

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People sometimes call her 'Queen' because her name is Regina.

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'Salve Regina' is a famous hymn in Latin.

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