Regina means “queen”. It comes from Latin. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Regina is a name of Latin origin.
- It is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Regina mean?
Literal meaning
Regina is a girl's name used in Bashkir and Tatar. It means “queen”. Its elements are Latin in origin.
European name widely used by Bashkirs
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Regina in Tatar and Bashkir
What does Regina mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Регина and Regina (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Regina mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Регина and Regina (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “queen” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Regina come from?
Latin, borrowing. From Latin.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Regina?
Regina is used as a given name in Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Latin. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Regina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatar | РегинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “queen” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | РегинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “queen” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Regina
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Регина | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Regina | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Регина | Bashkir | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Regina | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Regina
Names with a similar meaning
- Adagh tutuq“khan who is a foot (support) for the state”
- AdahanUnisex“island khan”
- AğaUnisex“lord, landowner; elder brother”
- Aghichi ulugh“chief treasurer”
- AiymkanGirl“lady khan”
- AkılbekUnisex“wise lord”
- AkıncıbayUnisex“raider lord”
- AksoyUnisex“of noble lineage”
Sibling names for Regina
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Regina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- IldarBoy“lover of the people; wealthy; ruler of the people”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- HadiBoy“leader, guide; quiet, calm, gentle”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- EldarBoy“ruler of the land”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AshrafBoy“most noble”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- AliyaGirl“exalted, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- ChingizBoy“mighty, universal ruler”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KarimBoy“generous, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- KarimaGirl“generous, noble”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina means “queen”. It comes from Latin. It is used as a girl's name in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Regina a girl's or a boy's name?
Regina is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Regina come from?
Regina is of Latin origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Regina?
Regina is recorded for Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Regina have?
Regina has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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