Regina is the kind of name that needs no elaboration: it says exactly what parents mean when they want their daughter to know from birth that she carries something regal
Regina is a girl's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
The name means "Regina is the kind of name that needs no elaboration: it says exactly what parents mean when they want their daughter to know from birth that she carries something regal" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Regina is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
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.
Numerology of Regina
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.
Pythagorean
9
compassion and humanitarian service
Chaldean
8
material mastery and executive power
How Regina sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Regina breaks down into 6 phonemes: /R-IH-JH-IY-N-AH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Regina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Regi
The six signals, applied to Regina
NameRoot scores every name across six independent dimensions. Here's how Regina maps to each — install the app to see the full compatibility score for your specific family.
01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
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02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 9) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how Regina flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Nobility
Regina belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Christian
As a Christian name, Regina carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common Regina is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.
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
Regina means "Regina is the kind of name that needs no elaboration: it says exactly what parents mean when they want their daughter to know from birth that she carries something regal." 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, Atheist traditions, commonly among Latino, European families.
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.
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