What Does the Name Regina Mean?
Regina is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning “"queen".”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Regina |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin |
| Meaning | "queen" |
| Variants | Regine, Régine, Reina, Gina |
| Popularity | Used across Latin America, Italy, Germany, and Eastern Europe; has surged in popularity in Mexico recently. |
The meaning and origin of Regina
The name Regina means “"queen"” and has Latin origins. Directly from the Latin word regina meaning "queen," long used in Christian tradition as a title of the Virgin Mary (Regina Caeli, "Queen of Heaven"). Pronounced with a soft G in Spanish.
Variants and related names
Regina is related to several other names you may recognize: Regine, Régine, Reina, Gina. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Regina?
Used across Latin America, Italy, Germany, and Eastern Europe; has surged in popularity in Mexico recently.
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What does the name Regina mean?+
The name Regina means “"queen"” and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Regina?+
Regina originates from Latin.
Is Regina a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Regina has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press