Regina

Etymology

From Latin regina (“queen”). The given name originally referred to the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven. The Canadian city was named for Queen Victoria.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɹɪˈdʒaɪnə/, /ɹɪˈdʒinə/

• Audio (CA)

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Proper noun

Regina

1. (formal, usually italicized) The reigning queen.
2. The provincial capital of Saskatchewan (Canada) with a metropolitan population of about 200,000.
3. A female given name.
   • 1996 Martha Grimes, Hotel Paradise, Headline, →ISBN, page 5:

     Of course, her name isn't really 'Ree-Jane'; it's Regina Jane Davidow. I have always thought the name itself rather wonderful and am only sorry it belongs to her.

Further reading

• Wikipedia on Regina, Saskatchewan
• Definition of Regina: from Webster's Rosetta Edition, includes translations.

Anagrams

• Gainer, Gearin, Reagin, anigre, earing, gainer, inrage, raigne, reagin, regain, regian

Alternative forms

• Regína f

Proper noun

Regina f

1. A female given name, cognate to Regina.

Proper noun

Regina

1. A female given name of Latin origin.

Proper noun

Regina

1. A female given name of Latin origin.

Proper noun

Regina f (genitive Regina)

1. A female given name of Latin origin.

Proper noun

Regina c (genitive Reginas)

1. A female given name of Latin origin.