How to Say “Regina” in Latin

By Rose Georgina • Updated October 4, 2026

regina

[reːˈɡiː.na]

The Latin word regina means a female monarch who rules a kingdom.

regina is used to denote a queen or a female sovereign ruler.

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The term regina might not have originally been a standalone noun, but rather an adjective meaning 'regal' or 'meant for the king'.
The word regina is used in the title 'Regina Mundi', meaning 'Queen of the World'. This phrase is widely used in Catholic liturgy and hymns.

Examples in context

Regina regni est gravis.
The queen of the kingdom is serious.
Regina in palatio habitat.
The queen lives in the palace.
Vidi reginam in via.
I saw the queen in the street.

Example conversation

Claudia and Gaius are looking at an old painting.

Claudia

Quis est haec regina?
Who is this queen?
Gaius

Haec est regina antiqua.
This is an ancient queen.
Claudia

Ubi regina habitabat?
Where did the queen live?
Gaius

In urbe magna habitabat.
She lived in a large city.

Sources

Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry regina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries regina, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Rose Georgina

Salve! I'm Rose, and ever since I fell in love with the rich heritage and poetic beauty of Latin, I've been on a mission to share it with others. From comforting pleasantries to declarations of rebellion, there's an inexplicable allure in the Latin language I can't get enough of! I also dabble in photography and golf on the side, injecting a bit of modern leisure into my classically-inclined lifestyle. In the end, we only regret the 'linguae' we didn't learn, so join me!

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