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Feminine

Regina

rəˈdʒiː.nə

Queen

Latin

How to say it

re · GI · na

rəˈdʒiː.nə

What it means

Latin for 'queen.'

Regina is simply the Latin word for queen. It carries a Marian weight through the title Regina Caeli, 'Queen of Heaven,' and names the capital of Saskatchewan in Canada. It reads regal and a little theatrical, worn well by Regina King and Regina Spektor. Both pronunciations are out there, ruh-JEE-na and ruh-JY-na. Gina and Reggie are the shorts.

How to spell Regina

The standard spelling is Regina. Common variants include Regine, Reina, Régine, but Regina is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1 #71518802025

peaked at #80 in 1967, currently #395 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Pronunciation

    ruh-JEE-na and ruh-JY-na both circulate.

  • Nickname

    Gina and Reggie come out of it.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Regina King American actress and director
  • Regina Spektor American singer-songwriter

Spelling variants

  • Regine
  • Reina
  • Régine

Common questions

What does the name Regina mean?
Latin for 'queen.'
What does Regina mean in Latin?
In Latin, Regina means "Queen." Regina is simply the Latin word for queen. It carries a Marian weight through the title Regina Caeli, 'Queen of Heaven,' and names the capital of Saskatchewan in Canada. It reads regal and a little theatrical, worn well by Regina King and Regina Spektor. Both pronunciations are out there, ruh-JEE-na and ruh-JY-na. Gina and Reggie are the shorts.
How do you pronounce Regina?
Regina is pronounced rəˈdʒiː.nə. Say it as re-GI-na, with the stress on the "gi" syllable.
How do you spell Regina?
The standard spelling is Regina. Common spelling variants include Regine, Reina, Régine.
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Regina?
Regina ranked #395 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.