Regina etymology

Latin

Latin word regina comes from Proto-Indo-European *rek-, Latin regina ((Later Latin, chess) queen. Princess. Queen.)

Etymology of regina

Detailed word origin of regina

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*rek- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
regina Latin (lat) (Later Latin, chess) queen. Princess. Queen.
*h₃rḗǵs Proto-Indo-European (ine) King, ruler.
*rēgs Proto-Italic (itc-pro)
*rēks Proto-Italic (itc-pro) King.
regis Latin (lat)