EtymologyRegina is a Late Latin feminine name meaning "queen," directly derived from the Latin word rēgīna (also the Italian and Romanian word for queen). It has been used as a Christian name since early times, with particular devotion to the Virgin Mary under the title Regina Coeli ("Queen of Heaven"). The name was employed in the Middle Ages in England in honor of Mary and saw a revival in the 19th century.Historical and Cultural SignificanceThe name Regina was borne by a 2nd-century saint, Mary, and is also associated with the city of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, which was named in honor of Queen Victoria. The Canadian city was originally called Pile-of-Bones but was renamed Regina (Latin for "queen") when it became the territorial capital in 1882, chosen by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, wife of the Governor General.Notable BearersSeveral notable women bear the name Regina: Regina Spektor (born 1980), Russian-American singer-songwriter; Regina King (born 1971), American actress; Regina Hall (born 1970), American actress; and Regina Carter (born 1966), American jazz violinist. Other figures include operatic singer Regina Resnik (1922–2013) and the Slovenian singer Regina (born 1965). In the Philippines, Regine Velasquez (born 1970) is a prominent singer and actress.Variants and DiminutivesVariants across languages include: French Régine; Norwegian Regine; Italian Regina (unchanged); Portuguese Regiane (Brazil); Spanish Reina; Slovak Regína; Ukrainian Rehina; and Bulgarian forms Raina, Rayna, and Raya. Diminutives include Gina (Italian and Danish), Ina (Danish), and in English, Gena, Jeana, Jeanna, and Geena. Reina is the Spanish form, while Regena and Regine (Norwegian) are variants in their respective languages.DistributionRegina is widely used in European languages including Czech, Danish, English, Estonian, German, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish, as well as in Medieval Latin contexts. Its usage spans from the early Christian era to the present day, with particular popularity in the 19th century revival.Meaning: QueenOrigin: LatinType: Feminine given nameUsage Regions: Europe (widespread), Americas (via English and Spanish)