Regina

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Regina

Pronunciation: reh-JEE-nə, reh-JIY-nə (key)

Names related to Regina: Gina, Reggie

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Origin of the name Regina:

A borrowing of the Latin Regina (queen), a feminine form of Rex (king), which has been in use since the Middle Ages.

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Please, do NOT use the pronunciation re-JIY-na. Just DON'T.

The city in Saskatchewan is pronounced as above (i like "eye"), so parents considering the name may want to consider whether this geographical reference is likely to color pronunciations and perceptions of the name in their circles.

Regina is a gorgeous name. I love it!

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Nicknames for Regina: | Edit

Gina, Ginny, Reggie

Meanings and history of the name Regina: | Edit

Latin origin. Means "queen." Sometimes used among Catholics to honor the Virgin Mary.

Famous real-life people named Regina: | Edit

• Regina (born Regina Richards) American singer
• Regina Belle (American singer)
• Regina King (American actress)
• Regina Resnik (American opera singer)
• Regina Spektor (Russian-American singer-songwriter)
• St. Regina (Christian martyr and saint)

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