Reyna
/reina/from spelling rules
Reyna is a female given name in Spanish.
Reyna is used as a female given name. While it functions as a name, it is a variant spelling of the Spanish word reina, which means queen.
How do you pronounce it?
/reina/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word reina to describe the female honeybee, the only member of the colony capable of laying eggs.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, reina is used as a common term of endearment for daughters or romantic partners, regardless of their royal status.
- The linguistic ancestor of reyna, the Proto-Indo-European stem '*h₃reǵ-', also gave rise to the English word 'right' in the sense of being 'straight' or 'correct'.
Examples in context
- Reyna es una persona muy amable.Reyna is a very kind person.
- ¿Conoces a Reyna de la oficina?Do you know Reyna from the office?
- Reyna vendrá a la fiesta esta noche.Reyna will come to the party tonight.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking about a mutual friend.
- Javier¿Has visto a Reyna hoy?Have you seen Reyna today?
- ElenaNo, no la he visto.No, I haven't seen her.
- JavierReyna me llamó hace un momento.Reyna called me a moment ago.
- ElenaAh, qué bueno saberlo.Ah, it's good to know that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Reyna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
