Regenia

Regenia is a less common variant of the name Regina, which is derived directly from the Latin word for "queen." While Regina has a long and established history, particularly in Christian contexts where it refers to the Virgin Mary as "Queen of Heaven," Regenia appears to be a more modern American coinage or a phonetic alteration. Its usage likely gained traction in the United States, possibly as a way to create a unique-sounding name while retaining the regal meaning.

The name Regina itself has been used as a given name since the Roman Empire and was particularly popular among early Christians. The variant Regenia, however, does not have the same historical depth or widespread use. It is more characteristic of 20th-century American naming trends where unique spellings and slight modifications of traditional names became popular.