Regina
queen (Latin)
Regina is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 179, with 43,547 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
queen (Latin)
Regina is a Late Latin name meaning 'queen', historically used as a title for the Virgin Mary (Regina Caeli). In the Philippines, it was introduced via Spanish Catholic traditions and remains a well-established, classic name across multiple generations.
Derived directly from Latin 'regina' meaning queen. It became established in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era through Catholic veneration of the Virgin Mary (e.g., Maria Regina, Regina Coeli) and Saint Regina, and maintained steady usage through the American era and modern times.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Gina', 'Regine', 'Redge', or 'Ina'. Commonly used as a standalone first name or combined in traditional Catholic compounds like 'Maria Regina'.
Related forms
- Regina Spanish
- Regina Italian
- Régine French
- Regina German
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Regina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Regina with two Filipino surnames?
Regina is the given name. The full name is Regina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Regina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Regina is number 179, with 43,547 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.