Regina

Origin and meaning of Regina

Regina comes from the Latin regina, 'queen, sovereign,' and is also an ancient Marian title, as in the invocation Regina Caeli. The name blends royalty and devotion, wishing dignity and nobility of spirit. Common in Italy, Germany, Latin America and Eastern Europe, it corresponds to French Reine and Spanish Reyna. Borne by saints and martyrs, it keeps a solemn, luminous tone that feels majestic without ever being heavy.

Variants around the world

How Regina is said in other languages.

Famous people

• Santa Regina— saint
• Regina Spektor— singer