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Regina

rih-JEE-nuh

Regina (name) means a feminine given name from Latin meaning "queen"; also the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada. Example: “Regina is the capital of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.”

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A feminine given name from Latin meaning "queen"; also the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada.
"Regina is the capital of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan."
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_____ is the capital of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin rēgīna ("queen"); the Canadian city was named for Queen Victoria.

Origin: Latin

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Rhymes for Regina

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Regina” mean?

The word “Regina” means a feminine given name from Latin meaning "queen"; also the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada.

How do you pronounce “Regina”?

“Regina” is pronounced rih-JEE-nuh (/ɹɪˈd͡ʒiːnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Regina” in a sentence?

Here is “Regina” used in a sentence: “Regina is the capital of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.”

What is another word for “Regina”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Regina” include R..

What part of speech is “Regina”?

“Regina” is a name.

Where does the word “Regina” come from?

The word “Regina” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin rēgīna ("queen"); the Canadian city was named for Queen Victoria.

Is “Regina” a common word?

“Regina” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is Regina only a person's name, or does it refer to a place too?

Regina is both a feminine given name and the name of a real place, the capital city of Saskatchewan, Canada. Context usually makes clear whether the word refers to a person or the city.

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