Reyna (given name)

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Reyna is a feminine given name with multiple origins in diverse cultures.

It is a spelling variant of Reina. The name means “queen” in Spanish and is related to the Italian name Regina and sometimes used by Catholics in reference to Mary, mother of Jesus, [1] [2]

Also spelled Rayna or Reina, it is also a Yiddish name referring to spiritual or ritual purity. [3]

It may refer to:

Notes

  1. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Reina (1)".
  2. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Regina".
  3. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Reina (2)".

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Renas may refer to:

Reyna may refer to:

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