Reina

The girl's name Reina is considered a Spanish variant of Regina, a name that has been given since antiquity. Literally translated, it means 'the queen', 'the ruler', and 'the queen of heaven', derived from the Latin expression Regina Caeli as a title for Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.

What does the name Reina mean?

The girl's name Reina is considered a Spanish variant of Regina, a name that has been given since antiquity. Literally translated, it means 'the queen', 'the ruler', and 'the queen of heaven', derived from the Latin expression Regina Caeli as a title for Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The roots are not definitively clarified; Reina is likely derived from the Latin word rēgīna for 'the queen', 'the ruler', and 'the princess' or from the Celtic rīganī for 'the queen'. Additionally, Reina is regarded as an independent short form of names that begin with the Old High German element 'Rein-'. In this context, the name means 'the advisor', 'the counselor', or 'the decree (of the gods)', derived from the Old High German ragin for 'the counsel', 'the decree', 'the advisor', 'the decree (of the gods)', and 'the fate'. The name may also have a connection to the Old Norse term regin or rọgn for 'the counsel' and 'the decision of the gods'. Finally, it is worth mentioning that Reina is also used in Japanese, where the name means 'the wise one', derived from the Japanese rei (怜) for 'wise' and the phonetic element na (奈). Depending on the kanji combination, other meanings arise. The name is pronounced 'Reyna' in Japan. In Yiddish, the name means 'the pure one', derived from the term rein (ריין) for 'clean' and 'pure'. Other variants include Regine, Raina, Reine, Rayna, Reyna, Renja, Renya, Reginella, Reinette, Gina, and Geena. The name also exists as a surname.

Where does the name Reina come from?

The etymology of Reina is a feminine first name of Old High German and Latin origin meaning 'the queen'. Old High German Latin

How do you pronounce Reina?

Sound & pronunciation of Reina: The name Reina is structured in two syllables and is dynamic. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Rei-na' [ˈʁaɪna], with the diphthong 'ei' creating a gliding movement. The open A at the end provides warmth and breadth. This makes Reina sound lively and soft at the same time - modern, feminine, and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Reina?

The name day of Reina is January 18, June 1, August 22, September 7, and December 20.

Popularity

Reina is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,333rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2020 at 1,102nd place. In the last ten years, Reina has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,681st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,982nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Ina / Rea / Rei / Reineli / Reini / Rena

Similar first names

Famous people

• Reina King (American actress)
• Reina Miyauchi (singer from Japan)
• Reina Nagata (Japanese model)
• Reina Noguchi (member of the band 'AKB48')
• Reina Reech (Austrian actress)
• Reina Roffe (Polish writer)
• Reina Ryugu (Rena Ryugu) anime character from 'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni')
• Reina Tanaka (Morning Musume, singer and voice actress)
• Reina Triendl (model from Austria)