Regina
/R-IH-JH-IY-N-AH/
Directly from Latin regina, meaning queen — the feminine form of rex (king), from the Proto-Indo-European root reg-, to rule or guide straight. One of the most literal of all regal names, it leaves nothing to inference; it has been borne by saints and Marian devotion alike, where it appears in the anthem Salve Regina.
See Regina scored for your familyQuick — what every Christian parent asks about Regina:
Yes — Regina is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Directly from Latin regina, meaning queen — the feminine form of rex (king), from the Proto-Indo-European root reg-, to rule or guide straight. One of the most literal of all regal names, it leaves nothing to inference; it has been borne by saints and Marian devotion alike, where it appears in the anthem Salve Regina.”.
How well does Regina fit your family?
This page tells you what Regina means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
Unlock Regina's score — free
Six signals — scored for your family & heritage, not in the abstract:
Meaning & origin
Regina is a girl's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Directly from Latin regina, meaning queen — the feminine form of rex (king), from the Proto-Indo-European root reg-, to rule or guide straight. One of the most literal of all regal names, it leaves nothing to inference; it has been borne by saints and Marian devotion alike, where it appears in the anthem Salve Regina." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Latino, European families, Regina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Regina
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Regina lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Regina's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Regina's saint & feast day →What does Regina's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Regina resonates in either tradition.
Regina's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Regina's full reading →
Does Regina go with your family's names?
Regina breaks into 6 sounds: /R-IH-JH-IY-N-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Regina sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Regina beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Regina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Regina
If Regina resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Latino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Regina
Explore more names
Keep exploring names like Regina — by tradition, by meaning, or by first letter.
Common questions about Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means "Directly from Latin regina, meaning queen — the feminine form of rex (king), from the Proto-Indo-European root reg-, to rule or guide straight. One of the most literal of all regal names, it leaves nothing to inference; it has been borne by saints and Marian devotion alike, where it appears in the anthem Salve Regina.." It is a girl name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Regina?
Regina is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Latino, European families.
Is Regina a Christian name?
Yes. Regina is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Regina mean in Latin?
Regina originates from Latin, where it means "Directly from Latin regina, meaning queen — the feminine form of rex (king), from the Proto-Indo-European root reg-, to rule or guide straight. One of the most literal of all regal names, it leaves nothing to inference; it has been borne by saints and Marian devotion alike, where it appears in the anthem Salve Regina.."
What are common nicknames for Regina?
Common short forms of Regina include Regi.
What is the numerology of Regina?
Regina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
See how Regina scores for your family
NameRoot is the only baby-name app that scores every name across 6 signals against your specific family context. Download free — Regina is waiting.
Get NameRoot — free