reyna
The Chamorro word for queen is reyna.
reyna is a noun used to refer to a female monarch.
Meaning: female monarch (noun)
Did you know?
- In modern Chamorro, reyna is often used in religious contexts, such as referring to the 'reyna de los cielos' or 'queen of heaven' in Catholic prayers.
- In many historical Chamorro contexts, the concept of a single female monarch was replaced by the social structure of local clans and chiefs.
- Chamorro uses reyna for a queen, but the word for king is rey, both of which replaced indigenous terms for leadership after the 17th century.
Example conversation
Manuel and Elena are looking at a history book.
- ManuelHå'åm tågu i reyna.I see the queen.
- ElenaSiya i reyna na muna.She was the first queen.
- ManuelSiya i reyna na muna?Was she the first queen?
- ElenaHå'ao tågu i reyna.You see the queen.
