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Spanish Girl Names That Mean Royalty

Spanish girl names that mean royalty fall into two camps: names that simply mean queen, and names built on crown, noble, or princess roots.

Names259
OriginSpanish
MeaningRoyalty
GenderGirl

Reina and Reyna are the simplest names on this list because they aren't borrowed from a royal word — they are the royal word. Reina is simply Spanish for queen, spelled two accepted ways, which is rare; most names on royalty lists only gesture at the meaning.

Most of the rest arrive sideways. Estefany carries the Greek word for crown through Stephanie, and Lorena carries the laurel crown associated with Apollo through Laura. Adelaida, Adelia, and Heidy all trace to the same old Germanic root for noble.

Why Spanish girl names that mean royalty share the same roots

Spanish girl names that mean royalty tend to cluster around a handful of roots rather than inventing new ones, because Spanish absorbed its royal vocabulary from Latin and, later, from the same Greek and Germanic sources that shaped English royal names. Sarahi shows the pattern in action: it keeps Sarah's Hebrew meaning, princess, but stretches it into a three-syllable form typical of Latino naming, the same elaboration seen in Arisbeth, which pairs a 'noble' root with a Hebrew ending.

Not every name on this list means royalty the same way

Not every name here nails down one royal word. Reya reads as queen in a Latin or Spanish context but shifts meaning in Hebrew or Sanskrit, so its royal sense depends on how a family uses it. Ailanny sits further out still, closer to a modern Latino coinage than a fixed royal root. Adilene stays closer to home, grouped with Adelaida and Adelia in the same noble-rooted Adela family.

Names List

Camila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in the Spanish-Pronounced kah-MEE-lahAlma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meaning young wPronounced AL-mahSolana#495 in the U.S.From Spanish 'solana' meaning a sunny spot, a place full of sun, or a sun terrace; derived from Latin 'soPronounced soh-LAH-nahFernanda#551 in the U.S.Feminine form of Fernando, a Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Ferdinand, composed of fardPronounced fer-NAN-dahReina#582 in the U.S.From Spanish reina meaning 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, the feminine form of rex meaning 'king'Pronounced RAY-nahReyna#594 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Reina, from Spanish reyna (archaic form) meaning 'queen,' derived from Latin regina, Pronounced RAY-nahAlejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'to protect'Pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-drahIsabela#664 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabel, itself a variant of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my GodPronounced iz-uh-BEL-uhAlondra#680 in the U.S.Spanish word name from alondra, meaning lark — the small songbird; a direct bird word-name popular in SpaPronounced ah-LON-drahSol#722 in the U.S.From the Latin sol meaning 'sun'; in Spanish-speaking cultures Sol is a common given name and nickname foPronounced SOLEArisbeth#862 in the U.S.A compound of Aris (variant of the Greek Aris, noble, or Hebrew root meaning good) and Beth (from Hebrew Pronounced ah-riz-BETHReya#884 in the U.S.Queen; from Spanish reina / Latin reginaPronounced RAY-uhSarahi#917 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Sarah (Hebrew Sara: princess, noblewoman, or lady), with the Spanish influenced -hi enPronounced sah-RAH-eeAilanny#932 in the U.S.Likely a creative variant combining elements of Hawaiian lani (heaven, sky, royalty) with a Spanish or AmPronounced ay-LAH-neeLorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel treePronounced loh-REH-nahYuliana#1500 in the U.S.A feminine form derived from the Roman family name Julius (Juliana), traditionally interpreted as 'youthfPronounced yoo-lee-AH-nuhEstefany#1540 in the U.S.A Spanish (Latin American) variant of Stephanie, ultimately from the Greek Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or Pronounced STEF-uh-neeAdilene#1723 in the U.S.Modern Spanish/Latin-American name, generally treated as an elaboration of Adela/Adeline, from the GermanPronounced ad-eel-EHN-ehHeidy#1804 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityPronounced HIE-deeMayte#2000 in the U.S.Spanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely related toPronounced MAEE-tehAdelaida#2078 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityPronounced a-theh-LAEE-thaAdelia#2079 in the U.S.NoblePronounced uh-DEHL-ee-uhElvira#2280 in the U.S.all-true or foreign rulerPronounced el-VY-ruhIsabell#2310 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced IZ-uh-belAleida#2741 in the U.S.Nobleness, nobilityPronounced a-LEHEE-daAdaly#3072 in the U.S.Noble one; derived from the Germanic root adal meaning noblePronounced ah-DAH-leeEstefani#3180 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic variant of Stephanie, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'Pronounced es-teh-FAH-neeArelys#3269 in the U.S.Modern coinage from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean, a variant of Arelis, of uncertain formation — possiblPronounced ah-reh-LEESLilibeth#3349 in the U.S.Compound of Lily and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'), paralleling the royal nickname LilibetPronounced LIL-i-bethZayra#3501 in the U.S.Variant of Zaira/Zahra — Arabic 'blooming, radiant flower' — also linked to a Voltaire-coined literary ZaPronounced ZY-rahAdali#3566 in the U.S.Short form of Adalia/Adaline — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — popular in the Spanish-speaking worldPronounced ah-DAH-leeBetsabe#3576 in the U.S.Daughter of the oath (or 'of seven'); Spanish form of Bathsheba, King David's wife and Solomon's motherPronounced bet-sah-VEHSaray#3797 in the U.S.Spanish-favored form of Sarai — Hebrew 'my princess', Abraham's wife before God renamed her SarahPronounced sah-RYAdamaris#3809 in the U.S.Latino compound blending Ada/Adamar with maris, 'of the sea' (Latin) — popularly read 'noble of the sea'Pronounced ah-dah-MAR-eesYamiles#3829 in the U.S.A modern Latina given name, most likely a variant of Yamila/Jamila — from the Arabic 'jamil', 'beautiful,Pronounced yah-MEE-lesAdelita#4185 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Adela — Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'little noble one'Pronounced ah-deh-LEE-tahKarime#4411 in the U.S.Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'Pronounced kah-REE-mehBriseyda#4477 in the U.S.Latina form of Briseis/Briseida — a captive princess in the Iliad; etymology uncertainPronounced bree-SAY-dahLeidy#4711 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady' — 'a noble woman, mistress of a household'Pronounced LAY-deeLeydi#4716 in the U.S.Latina phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady' — 'a noble woman, mistress of a household'Pronounced LAY-deeReigna#4981 in the U.S.Elaboration of Reign/Reyna — from Latin regina, 'a queen', and the word 'reign' — a regal coinagePronounced RAY-nahSelva#5158 in the U.S.Selva is the Spanish word for 'forest' or 'jungle,' descended directly from the Latin silva, 'wood.' As aPronounced SEL-vuhAdalida#5285 in the U.S.Spanish form of Adelaide/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus an element meaning 'kind/sort' — 'ofPronounced ah-dah-LEE-dahJasibe#5339 in the U.S.Latina spelling of Hasiba — from Arabic hasib, 'noble, esteemed; of good lineage, well-born'Pronounced hah-SEE-behLonnie#5362 in the U.S.Pet form of Alonza/Alonso ('ready/noble for battle') or Leona ('lioness'); here for girls; routes layeredPronounced LON-eeJoandra#5526 in the U.S.Joandra is a blended feminine name, joining a Jo- element (from Joanna or Jose) with Andrea, the femininePronounced hoh-AHN-druhLareina#5875 in the U.S.From Spanish la reina, 'the queen' (from Latin regina, 'queen')Pronounced lah-RAY-nahRey#6093 in the U.S.From Spanish rey, 'a king, royal' (from Latin rex); also a Reina short form and a 'ray of light' echo; hePronounced RAYBuena#6349 in the U.S.Buena comes straight from the Spanish adjective buena, 'good', and can also be a short form of BuenaventuPronounced BWAY-nahAide#6376 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Aida/Haidee — variously 'a visitor, one who returns' (Arabic) and 'noble; happy' (linkePronounced AH-ee-dehDailin#8140 in the U.S.Dailin is a modern name with more than one route. Among Spanish-speaking, especially Cuban, families it iPronounced DAY-linProvidencia#8295 in the U.S.Providencia is a Spanish religious name from the Latin providentia, 'providence' or 'foresight,' used to Pronounced proh-vee-DEN-see-uhAgapita#8448 in the U.S.Agapita is the Spanish feminine of Agapito, from the Latin Agapitus and the Greek agape, meaning love, esPronounced ah-gah-PEE-tahAdelfa#8783 in the U.S.Adelfa is the Spanish name of the oleander, a flowering shrub. The word descends from Greek adelphe, meanPronounced uh-DEL-fuhSeidy#8845 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, variously echoing Heidi ('noble', German) and a Se-+-dy blend; no single fixed roPronounced SAY-deeDelmi#9052 in the U.S.A short form of Delmira/Edelmira — from the Germanic elements adal, 'noble', + mari, 'famous', hence 'nobPronounced DEL-meeKanita#9108 in the U.S.Kanita is read two main ways: as a reworking of Anita or Juanita - Spanish pet forms tied to Ana (Hebrew,Pronounced kuh-NEE-tuhAdaleth#9529 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining Ada ('noble', Germanic) with a -leth ending; no single fixed root; routesPronounced AH-dah-letAdalett#9530 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining Ada ('noble', Germanic) with a -lett ending; no single fixed root; routesPronounced AH-dah-letCoya#9675 in the U.S.From the Quechua Qoya (Coya), the title of the principal Inca queen - 'queen; empress.' Also found as a SPronounced KOH-yahGladis#9767 in the U.S.A Spanish spelling of Gladys — from the Welsh Gwladys, variously 'a princess; royalty; ruler over a land'Pronounced GLAH-deesConsuello#9916 in the U.S.Consuello is a respelling, with a doubled l, of Consuelo, a Spanish name meaning 'consolation' or 'comforPronounced kon-SWEL-ohMileydi#9989 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, from the English 'milady/my lady' (a term of respect for a noblewoman), HispanicizePronounced mih-LAY-deeOlaya#10042 in the U.S.A Spanish (especially Asturian/Catalan) form of Eulalia — from the Greek, 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking'Pronounced oh-LY-ahMarialena#10060 in the U.S.A compound of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, the name of Mary) and Elena (Greek Helene, linked to 'light; torPronounced mah-ree-uh-LEH-nuhLanda#10091 in the U.S.Landa is best read as a clipped form of longer names ending in -landa, such as Yolanda or Rolanda, takingPronounced LAN-duhAdaliz#10254 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic given name blending the Ada- element 'noble' with a -liz ending (from Liz/Elizabeth); rPronounced AD-ah-lizAdely#10257 in the U.S.A pet/short form of Adela or Adele, from the Germanic adal, 'noble'; used as an independent name, common Pronounced AD-eh-leeYosselin#10268 in the U.S.Yosselin is a Spanish-influenced respelling of Jocelyn, which came into English from Old French Joscelin,Pronounced yoh-suh-LEENAnalaura#10367 in the U.S.Analaura is a Spanish double name written as one word: Ana, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, favour', joinPronounced ah-nah-LOW-rahIdalis#10551 in the U.S.A Latina name near Ida (Germanic, 'industrious; hardworking') and Idalia (a place sacred to Venus), with Pronounced ee-DAH-lisShajuan#10633 in the U.S.Shajuan reads as an invented name built from the popular Sha- prefix and Juan, the Spanish form of John. Pronounced shuh-WAHNOlimpia#10842 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Olympia, from the Greek for 'of Mount Olympus; of the gods; heavenly' - tPronounced oh-LEEM-pee-ahThania#10985 in the U.S.Thania reads as a variant of Tania (itself short for Tatiana) or a clip of Titania. Common in Spanish-spePronounced TAHN-yahZuleima#11067 in the U.S.A variant of Zulema/Zuleika, from Arabic roots tied to 'peace' (salam) and 'brilliant; fair.' Popular in Pronounced zoo-LAY-mahRamonita#11072 in the U.S.Ramonita is the Spanish diminutive of Ramona, the feminine of Raymond, adding the affectionate -ita endinPronounced rah-moh-NEE-tahAire#11095 in the U.S.A modern one-syllable word-name evoking the English 'air' and the Spanish aire, 'air; breeze; grace.' As Pronounced AIRBelky#11228 in the U.S.Belky is a Spanish diminutive, most often a pet form of Belkis or Belquis — traditional names for the QuePronounced BEL-keeBenita#11229 in the U.S.Benita is the Spanish feminine of Benito (from Latin Benedictus), meaning 'blessed.' A traditional, faithPronounced buh-NEE-tuhBriza#11257 in the U.S.From the Spanish brisa, 'breeze; a gentle wind,' used as a given name. Airy and fresh, evoking soft summePronounced BREE-zahKeissy#11701 in the U.S.A modern coinage, popular in Spanish-speaking families, echoing Kacey and Chrissy. No single fixed meaninPronounced KAY-seeMarilou#11730 in the U.S.A blended name joining Maria/Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with Lou, short for Louise ('renowned wPronounced MAH-ree-looMarita#11734 in the U.S.A diminutive of Maria or Margarita, used across Spanish and German-speaking regions. Ties to the Marian tPronounced mah-REE-tahLeonila#11753 in the U.S.Leonila is a Spanish feminine name built on the Leon/Leonilda family, ultimately from Latin 'leo', 'lion'Pronounced lay-oh-NEE-lahAlmendra#11838 in the U.S.Almendra is the Spanish word for 'almond,' from Latin amygdala by way of Greek. As a given name it belongPronounced ahl-MEN-drahPrincesa#11869 in the U.S.Princesa is the Spanish word for 'princess,' used as a term of endearment and, here, as a given name. A wPronounced preen-SEH-sahRheyna#11902 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Reyna/Rayna, from Spanish reina, 'queen' (with an echo of Hebrew Rayna, 'song; purPronounced RAY-nahSeila#11944 in the U.S.A spelling of Sheila/Sheyla, an Irish form of Cecilia (Latin, 'blind; of the Caecilius family'), popular Pronounced SAY-lahSiera#11967 in the U.S.A spelling of Sierra, from Spanish for 'mountain range; saw-toothed ridge.' A nature name evoking rugged Pronounced see-AIR-ahAdaleyza#12134 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining an Ada- opening with a -leyza ending (echoing Aleyza, itself often linked to 'noPronounced ad-uh-LAY-zahAdalis#12135 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, often read as an Ada- name ('noble,' Germanic) with a soft -lis endiPronounced AD-uh-lisAdeliz#12140 in the U.S.A modern Latin American girl's name, close to Adalis/Adelis, read as an Ada- name ('noble') with a -liz ePronounced AD-uh-lisAdry#12151 in the U.S.A short pet form of Adriana/Adriela (from the Latin 'from Hadria'), common in Spanish-speaking families; Pronounced AH-dreeYessi#12155 in the U.S.A short, friendly pet form of names like Jessica or Yesenia, common in Spanish-speaking use. As a standalPronounced YEH-seeArasely#12251 in the U.S.Arasely is a phonetic respelling of Araceli or Aracely, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honorPronounced ah-rah-SEH-leeAricella#12253 in the U.S.Aricella reads as a respelling of Aracely or Aricela, from Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven'. It honors Pronounced ah-ree-SEH-lahDebanhy#12447 in the U.S.A modern coinage popular in Mexico, often read as a reworking of Bethany or a blend on the Deb-/Debbie faPronounced deh-BAH-neeEstephanie#12533 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced spelling of Stephanie, the feminine of Stephen/Esteban, from Greek stephanos ('crownPronounced es-TEF-uh-neeGael#12564 in the U.S.A name from 'Gael' (a Gaelic-speaking Celt of Ireland/Scotland); popular in Spanish-speaking countries asPronounced GAYLGrisel#12582 in the U.S.A short form of Griselda, from the Germanic gris ('gray') and hild ('battle'), literally 'gray battle.' CPronounced gree-SELIdania#12619 in the U.S.A Spanish feminine name, read as a spin on Idalia (linked to Aphrodite's Cyprus town Idalion) or Ida ('inPronounced ee-DAH-nee-ahHeyli#12622 in the U.S.Heyli is a phonetic respelling of Hayley, common in Spanish-speaking families where the spelling is fittePronounced HAY-leeGilma#12674 in the U.S.Gilma is a compact given name common among Spanish-speaking families, especially in Central America. It rPronounced GIL-muhCresencia#12804 in the U.S.Cresencia is a Spanish form of Crescentia, drawn from the Latin crescens, 'growing' or 'increasing.' It iPronounced kreh-SEN-see-uhRhayna#12915 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Rayna/Reyna — from the Spanish reina, 'queen,' and by another route the Yiddish RaPronounced RAY-nahMely#12973 in the U.S.A pet form of Mel- names like Melanie ('dark; black'), Melissa ('honeybee'), or Amelia, used especially iPronounced MEH-leeSalita#13004 in the U.S.Salita is a rare, soft name used among Spanish-speaking families, most plausibly a diminutive-style form Pronounced sah-LEE-tahNoela#13057 in the U.S.A feminine of Noel, from the French noel, 'Christmas', which traces to the Latin natalis (dies), 'birth dPronounced noh-EH-luhXereni#13357 in the U.S.A modern coinage, seen especially in Spanish-speaking American families, that echoes Sereni / Serena / SePronounced zeh-REH-neeXiomi#13360 in the U.S.A modern coinage in Spanish-speaking American families, formed from Xiomara — a Spanish name of Germanic Pronounced zee-OH-meeYahira#13370 in the U.S.Usually explained as Arabic in root — glossed 'jewel; precious one', and sometimes connected to jahira, 'Pronounced yah-HEE-ruhVicenta#13373 in the U.S.Vicenta is the Spanish feminine form of Vicente (Vincent), from Latin 'vincentius', 'conquering', from 'vPronounced vee-SEN-tahYeily#13380 in the U.S.A modern coinage seen in Dominican and other Spanish-speaking American families, part of the Yeily / YeilPronounced YAY-leeYerelin#13382 in the U.S.A modern coinage used in Spanish-speaking American families, built on the -lin ending shared by Yoselin, Pronounced yeh-reh-LEENYoani#13406 in the U.S.A form of Yoana (Joanna), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' Carried into Spanish-speaking use, Pronounced yoh-AH-neeDamary#13411 in the U.S.Damary is a variant, popular in Spanish-speaking communities, of Damaris, a Greek name from the New TestaPronounced DAM-uh-reeAbelina#13432 in the U.S.Used in Spanish and German-speaking regions. It is generally read either as a feminine elaboration of AbePronounced ab-uh-LEE-nuhZulma#13446 in the U.S.Zulma is used in Spanish- and French-speaking countries, generally treated as a variant of Zulema or SulePronounced ZOOL-muhAdelayda#13452 in the U.S.A spelling of Adelaide, from the Germanic elements adal, 'noble,' and heid, 'kind; sort; quality' — read Pronounced ad-uh-LY-duhAdilen#13462 in the U.S.A modern coinage used mainly in Spanish-speaking American families. It reads as a reshaping of the Adel-/Pronounced ah-dee-LENAiled#13486 in the U.S.Ailed is a coined name used mainly by Spanish-speaking families; it is often explained as a reversal or rPronounced eye-LEDAleny#13507 in the U.S.Aleny is a modern coinage used chiefly by Spanish-speaking families in the U.S., standing near Aleni, AlePronounced ah-LEH-neeAnahly#13557 in the U.S.Anahly is a modern coinage used chiefly by Spanish-speaking families, sitting near Anahi (a Guarani legenPronounced ah-NAH-leeAnalilia#13560 in the U.S.Analilia is a Spanish compound name joining Ana — from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor' — to Lilia, 'lily' (Pronounced ah-nah-LEE-lee-ahAnelly#13568 in the U.S.Anelly is a modern coinage used chiefly by Spanish-speaking families, built on Ana (Hebrew Hannah, 'gracePronounced ah-NEH-leeAreina#13602 in the U.S.A modern name most often read as an A- elaboration of Spanish Reina, 'queen'; it also echoes Latin arena Pronounced uh-RAY-nuhAudelia#13656 in the U.S.Audelia is generally read as a variant of Odelia or Adelia, names that trace to the Germanic element 'audPronounced aw-DEEL-yuhBiani#13697 in the U.S.Biani is a modern name used mainly in Spanish-speaking American families, read as a short form of Bianey Pronounced bee-AH-neeDanira#13840 in the U.S.Danira appears in South Slavic naming (where it is read alongside Dana and Danica) and in Spanish-speakinPronounced duh-NEER-uhDeliza#13868 in the U.S.Deliza reads as a modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew ElishPronounced duh-LEE-zuhYaisa#13871 in the U.S.Yaisa is a rare, vowel-rich name found chiefly in Spanish-speaking families, with no firmly documented roPronounced yah-EE-sahEldora#13903 in the U.S.Eldora is usually linked to the Spanish el dorado ('the golden one'), evoking the legendary golden land. Pronounced el-DOR-uhEilanny#13910 in the U.S.A modern coinage, most likely built on the popular Alani/Ailani/Leilani sound and often spelled this way Pronounced ay-LAN-eeElimar#13923 in the U.S.Most likely from Germanic roots — an Adal-/Eli- element joined to mari, 'famous' — giving a sense of 'nobPronounced EH-lee-marEsenia#13959 in the U.S.Most readily read as a form of Yesenia, a name popularized in the Spanish-speaking world by a 1970s telenPronounced eh-SEH-nee-uhGaliana#14002 in the U.S.A Spanish name best known from medieval legend: Galiana, the Moorish princess of Toledo, whose palace andPronounced gah-lee-AH-nahGrissel#14021 in the U.S.A short form of Griselda — Germanic gris 'gray' plus hild 'battle'. Grissel (also Grizel, Grissell) was aPronounced GRIS-elBetzayda#14065 in the U.S.Betzayda is a Spanish given name drawn from Bethsaida, a town by the Sea of Galilee named in the Gospels.Pronounced bet-SY-duhHeydy#14068 in the U.S.A Latin American respelling of Heidi, itself a Swiss-German pet form of Adelheid (Adelaide) — from GermanPronounced HAY-deeIbeth#14080 in the U.S.Ibeth is used in Spanish-speaking families as a clipped, modern form linked to Isabel or Elizabeth, whosePronounced ee-BETHIdalina#14083 in the U.S.Idalina extends the old Germanic name Ida — from a root meaning 'work' or 'labour' — with the affectionatPronounced ee-dah-LEE-nuhJeidy#14180 in the U.S.Jeidy is a modern Latin American coinage, especially seen in Central America and the Caribbean. It is mosPronounced HAY-deeJesus#14183 in the U.S.The Spanish given name Jesus (Jesus), pronounced roughly hay-SOOS, given in honor of Jesus Christ and comPronounced hay-SOOSJose#14219 in the U.S.Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. It is overwhPronounced hoh-SAYJulyana#14220 in the U.S.Julyana is a modern respelling of Juliana, the feminine form of Julian, which descends from the Roman famPronounced joo-lee-AH-nuhJuan#14233 in the U.S.The Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Juan is overwhelmingly a boy's namPronounced HWAHNHortensia#14249 in the U.S.Hortensia comes from Latin hortus, 'garden,' as the feminine of the Roman family name Hortensius. The samPronounced hor-TEN-see-uhYazleemar#14265 in the U.S.Yazleemar is a very rare modern coinage that appears in Latina naming, likely blending fashionable elemenPronounced yahz-lee-MARKarelys#14288 in the U.S.A modern coinage of the kind widely made in Venezuela and the wider Spanish-speaking Caribbean, where -lyPronounced kah-REH-leesKarolay#14289 in the U.S.A modern coinage in the Spanish-speaking Americas, built on the Karol/Carol element (from the Germanic kaPronounced kah-roh-LYELaiza#14411 in the U.S.Most plausibly a modern respelling of Liza or Layza, short forms of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God iPronounced LY-zuhLandy#14418 in the U.S.Used as a pet form of longer names ending in -landa or -land (Yolanda, Rolanda, Landon), and also found aPronounced LAN-deeLauriana#14433 in the U.S.Laura (Latin laurus, 'laurel') extended with the Romance ending -ana, on the pattern of Juliana and AdriaPronounced lawr-ee-AH-nuhLety#14456 in the U.S.The everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. WidPronounced LEH-teeMarysa#14480 in the U.S.Marysa is a y-spelled form of Marisa, the Italian and Spanish flourish on Maria, which descends from the Pronounced muh-REE-suhMateo#14592 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God'. It is overwhelmingly Pronounced mah-TAY-ohMolina#14602 in the U.S.From the Spanish surname Molina, 'mill' (from molino), an occupational/place name for someone by or workiPronounced moh-LEE-nahMayda#14603 in the U.S.Usually a spelling of Maida, an English name from the word 'maiden' (and from a battle place-name of the Pronounced MAY-duhNaely#14619 in the U.S.A modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, trimmed from or echoing Nayeli. Nayeli is Pronounced NAY-leeMontzerrat#14705 in the U.S.Montzerrat is a respelling of Montserrat, a Catalan name meaning 'serrated mountain,' from mont, 'mountaiPronounced mont-suh-RAHTNely#14734 in the U.S.A Spanish and Central European short form of Nelly — itself a pet form of Cornelia, Eleanor or Helen. UsePronounced NEH-leeAracelys#14766 in the U.S.Aracelys is a Spanish elaboration of Araceli, from the Latin ara caeli, 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of thPronounced ar-uh-SEL-eesReighna#14855 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Reina/Rayna, borrowing the -eigh- fashion. Behind those forms sit the SpaPronounced RAY-nuhRaiyna#14858 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rayna/Reyna, read as 'queen' (Spanish reina) or as the Yiddish/Hebrew Rayna ('purePronounced RAY-nahMarga#14872 in the U.S.Marga is a clipped form of Margaret or Margarita, both descending from Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearlPronounced MAR-guhAriatna#15030 in the U.S.Ariatna is a Spanish respelling of Ariadna, the Spanish form of the Greek Ariadne - traditionally read asPronounced ah-ree-AHT-nuhSoraida#15035 in the U.S.Soraida is a Spanish form of Zoraida, a name of Arabic and Andalusian heritage. Its exact meaning is uncePronounced soh-RY-dahYuritza#15128 in the U.S.Yuritza is a modern Spanish-speaking coinage, usually read as an elaboration of Yaritza (itself a stylishPronounced yoo-REET-sahYanay#15131 in the U.S.Yanay appears in both Hebrew and Latina naming. In Hebrew it is linked to the root of names like Yannai, Pronounced yah-NYYasbeth#15146 in the U.S.Yasbeth is a modern coinage with no documented etymology, seen chiefly in Spanish-speaking families in thPronounced YAHZ-bethYeraldi#15157 in the U.S.Yeraldi is a Latina reshaping of Geraldine or Yeraldin, from the Germanic ger, spear, and wald, ruler, soPronounced yeh-RAHL-deeYeraldin#15158 in the U.S.A Latin-American spelling of Geraldine, a feminine of Gerald, from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and Pronounced yeh-rahl-DEENZarely#15208 in the U.S.Zarely is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It appears to be Pronounced zah-REH-leeYenny#15227 in the U.S.Yenny is a spell-by-sound version of Jenny, widely used in Spanish-speaking communities where the letter Pronounced YEN-eeAdamary#15264 in the U.S.Adamary is a modern Latina compound, joining the sounds of Ada or Adam with Mary — in Spanish, María. BotPronounced ah-dah-MAH-reeGreydis#15268 in the U.S.Greydis is a modern Latina coinage in the Greidys/Greydis family, popular in parts of the Spanish-speakinPronounced GRAY-disAdalys#15286 in the U.S.A modern name in the Adela/Adalyn family, popular in Spanish-speaking communities; by the Adela route it Pronounced AH-dah-leesByanka#15299 in the U.S.Byanka is a phonetic respelling of Bianca, the Italian word for 'white', used as a girl's name across ItaPronounced bee-AHN-kuhAlianis#15350 in the U.S.Alianis is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas, and it is associPronounced ah-lee-AH-nisAllenis#15361 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology, used chiefly among Spanish-speaking families in the AmericPronounced uh-LEN-issDayanira#15445 in the U.S.Dayanira is the Spanish spelling of Deianira, in Greek myth the wife of Heracles. The Greek name is tradiPronounced dah-yah-NEER-ahZarela#15461 in the U.S.A Spanish/Hispanic name, sometimes linked to Sarah ('princess; noblewoman') and sometimes read as an elegPronounced zah-REH-lahAracelia#15466 in the U.S.A fuller form of Araceli, from Latin ara caeli — 'altar of heaven'. The phrase is a Marian title in CathoPronounced ah-rah-SEL-ee-ahAnnai#15472 in the U.S.Annai is closely tied to Anai, a name popular among Spanish-speaking families and usually linked to Anna Pronounced ah-NAH-eeArelly#15475 in the U.S.A modern spelling standing beside Areli and Arely, names popular among Spanish-speaking families in the APronounced uh-REL-eeBetzaira#15543 in the U.S.Betzaira is a modern name most common in Mexican-American families. It appears to be a creative reworkingPronounced bet-SY-rahBricia#15585 in the U.S.Bricia is a Spanish girl's name connected to Saint Brictia and to Brice, a name borne by an early GaulishPronounced BREE-see-ahBetzabe#15622 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Bathsheba, the biblical figure who became the wife of King David and mother of SolomoPronounced bet-SAH-behCleotilde#15631 in the U.S.Cleotilde is a Spanish form of Clotilde, from the Germanic elements hlod, 'fame' or 'glory,' and hild, 'bPronounced kleh-oh-TEEL-dehNicolasa#15699 in the U.S.Nicolasa is the Spanish feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos — nikē, 'victory', plus laos, 'peoPronounced nee-koh-LAH-suhNilda#15705 in the U.S.Nilda is usually explained as a short form of Germanic names ending in -hilda ('battle'), such as BrunhilPronounced NEEL-dahBrizeyda#15713 in the U.S.Brizeyda is a Latina respelling of Briseida, the Spanish form of the Greek Briseis, a figure in Homer's IPronounced brih-ZAY-duhCisne#15733 in the U.S.From the Spanish cisne, 'swan' (from Latin cygnus). A graceful nature name evoking elegance.Pronounced SEES-nehConsuela#15760 in the U.S.Consuela is a form of the Spanish Consuelo, meaning 'consolation, comfort'. It honors the Virgin Mary undPronounced kon-SWAY-luhDanaly#15784 in the U.S.Danaly is a modern coinage popular in Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It reads as Dana or DannPronounced duh-NAH-leeElodia#15795 in the U.S.The Spanish and Italian form of Elodie, itself from Alodia — a name of Visigothic Spain, usually explainePronounced ee-LOH-dee-uhIridian#15863 in the U.S.Iridian is a Latin-American girl's name built on the Greek iris (genitive iridos), 'rainbow,' the same roPronounced ee-ree-dee-AHNDinorah#15935 in the U.S.Dinorah spread from Giacomo Meyerbeer's 1859 opera Dinorah and took particular hold in Spanish-speaking cPronounced dih-NOR-uhEneida#15977 in the U.S.Eneida is the Spanish and Portuguese name of Virgil's Latin epic the Aeneid (about the hero Aeneas), and Pronounced eh-NAY-dahElizeth#15989 in the U.S.Elizeth belongs to the Lizeth/Elizabeth family widely used in Spanish-speaking communities. Elizabeth desPronounced eh-lee-SETHClariza#16061 in the U.S.Clariza belongs with Clara and Clarissa, all growing from the Latin clarus, meaning clear, bright, or famPronounced kluh-REE-zuhEpifania#16117 in the U.S.Epifania is the Spanish and Italian form of Epiphany, the Christian feast marking the appearance of ChrisPronounced eh-pee-FAH-nee-ahIdali#16152 in the U.S.Used mainly in Spanish-speaking families, standing close to Idalia — a classical byname of Aphrodite, takPronounced ee-DAH-leeDjuana#16155 in the U.S.Djuana is a rare American name of uncertain origin. It reads most naturally as a stylized spelling of JuaPronounced joo-AH-nahEnriqueta#16250 in the U.S.Enriqueta is the Spanish feminine of Enrique, the Spanish form of Henry. Henry comes from the Germanic HePronounced en-ree-KET-uhJadira#16276 in the U.S.Jadira is usually connected to the Arabic Jadirah, from a root meaning 'worthy' or 'deserving, fitting.' Pronounced juh-DEER-uhPreciosa#16306 in the U.S.Preciosa is Spanish for 'precious' or 'beautiful,' from the Latin pretiosus, 'of great value'; it is usedPronounced preh-see-OH-sahJosabet#16312 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Jehosheba (or Elisheba), Hebrew for 'God is my oath' — Jehosheba being a princess in thPronounced hoh-sah-BETYajayra#16436 in the U.S.Yajayra is a spelling of the Latina name Yahaira (also Jahaira), popular in Puerto Rico and the wider SpaPronounced yah-HY-rahLeire#16558 in the U.S.A Basque name taken from the monastery of San Salvador de Leyre in Navarre, an ancient royal abbey; it bePronounced LAY-rayLariza#16559 in the U.S.Lariza is a variant of Larissa, a Greek name from the ancient city of Larisa, sometimes connected to a woPronounced lah-REE-zahLeydy#16573 in the U.S.A Latin-American given name from the English word Lady ('a woman of standing; a title of courtesy'), respPronounced LAY-deeYaretsy#16678 in the U.S.Yaretsy is a phonetic respelling of Yaretzi, a popular Mexican girls' name drawn from Nahuatl, the languaPronounced yah-RET-seeMaileny#16718 in the U.S.Maileny is a contemporary coinage most at home in Spanish-speaking American communities. It reads as a blPronounced my-LEN-eeMarea#16748 in the U.S.From the Italian and Spanish word marea, 'tide,' built on the Latin mare, 'sea.' It also reads as a spellPronounced mah-RAY-uhMariabelen#16751 in the U.S.Mariabelen runs together the Spanish devotional pairing Maria Belen. Maria is the Spanish form of the HebPronounced mah-REE-uh-buh-LENMarijose#16760 in the U.S.Marijose is the Spanish double name Maria Jose written solid. Maria comes from the Hebrew Miriam, and JosPronounced mah-ree-hoh-SAYMonserath#16822 in the U.S.Monserath is a phonetic respelling of Montserrat, the name of a striking saw-toothed mountain in CataloniPronounced mon-suh-RAHTMorena#16865 in the U.S.Morena comes from the Spanish and Italian word morena, describing someone brown-haired or of dark complexPronounced moh-RAY-nuhNeida#16901 in the U.S.Neida is a feminine name from the Spanish-speaking world, most often explained as a clipped or contractedPronounced NAY-duhNivia#17007 in the U.S.Nivia is most plausibly from the Latin 'niveus', 'snowy' or 'snow-white', the same root behind the name NPronounced NEE-vee-uhRosangela#17036 in the U.S.Rosangela joins Rosa, 'rose' (Latin rosa), to Angela, 'angel' or 'messenger' (Greek angelos); it is a devPronounced roh-SAHN-heh-lahPerlita#17074 in the U.S.Perlita is a Spanish diminutive of Perla, meaning pearl, from the Latin perla; the -ita ending makes it lPronounced per-LEE-tuhReyne#17109 in the U.S.Reyne is a spelling that sits between Reyna and Raine. Read as Reyna, it comes from Spanish 'reina,' queePronounced RAYNRomeli#17135 in the U.S.Romeli is a modern name found among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It echoes Romelia — a SpanPronounced roh-MEH-leeSulma#17221 in the U.S.Sulma is a variant of Zulma, a name of Arabic character popularized through European Romantic literature Pronounced SOOL-muhSeferina#17248 in the U.S.Seferina is a Spanish feminine form of Ceferino or Zeferino, from the Latin Zephyrinus and ultimately thePronounced seh-fuh-REE-nuhEmilse#17283 in the U.S.Emilse is a feminine given name used chiefly in Spanish-speaking South America, most often read as a formPronounced eh-MEEL-sehIngris#17492 in the U.S.Ingris is a variant of Ingrid, from the Old Norse Ingiridr, joining the fertility god Ing or Yngvi to friPronounced EENG-greesYamile#17494 in the U.S.An Arabic-Spanish name, from Jamila ('beautiful; graceful'), carried into Spanish-speaking use. A lovely Pronounced yah-MEE-lehYarelyn#17539 in the U.S.Yarelyn is a modern Latin American coinage that elaborates the name Yarel (also seen in Yaretzi and YarelPronounced yah-REH-leenYeni#17555 in the U.S.A short name with two routes: in Turkish yeni means 'new,' and in Spanish-speaking use Yeni is a pet formPronounced YEH-neeYanel#17648 in the U.S.Yanel is a modern name used among Spanish-speaking families, most naturally read as a Ya- opening joined Pronounced yah-NELBasilia#17934 in the U.S.Basilia is the feminine of Basil, from Greek basileios ('royal, kingly,' from basileus, 'king'). It servePronounced buh-SEE-lee-uhSevera#18044 in the U.S.Severa is the Spanish and Latin feminine of Severo or Severus, from the Latin severus, meaning stern, serPronounced seh-VEH-rahCeairra#18078 in the U.S.Ceairra reads as an inventive spelling that blends the sounds of Sierra, the Spanish word for a mountain Pronounced see-AIR-uhMaryjose#18200 in the U.S.Maryjose renders the Spanish compound Maria Jose as a single written name. It joins Maria, from the HebrePronounced mair-ee-hoh-ZAYMercede#18343 in the U.S.Mercede trims the final 's' from Mercedes, the Spanish devotional name honoring María de las Mercedes, 'OPronounced mer-SAY-deeLeidi#18404 in the U.S.Leidi is a Spanish phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady,' capturing how the word sounds to a SpaniPronounced LAY-deePahola#18461 in the U.S.Pahola is a variant spelling of Paola, the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Paul, from the Latin paulPronounced pah-OH-lahGicela#18586 in the U.S.Gicela is a Spanish-influenced spelling of Gisela, a Germanic name from gisil, meaning pledge or hostage Pronounced gee-SEH-lahMaritere#18592 in the U.S.Maritere is a Spanish run-together of the double name Maria Teresa. Maria descends from the Hebrew MiryamPronounced mah-ree-TEH-rehTita#18611 in the U.S.Tita is a diminutive, an affectionate short form pulled from the tail of longer names ending in -tita or Pronounced TEE-tahSoila#18759 in the U.S.Soila is a Spanish spelling variant of Zoila, the feminine of Zoilo, from the Greek root zoe, 'life'. ThePronounced SOY-lahReveca#18970 in the U.S.Reveca is a Spanish form of Rebecca, spelled with a v, from the Hebrew Rivka. The name is traditionally tPronounced reh-VEK-uhYahayra#18992 in the U.S.Yahayra is a spelling of Yahaira, a name popular among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. Its oriPronounced yah-EYE-ruhSeaira#19087 in the U.S.Seaira is an inventive respelling of Sierra, the Spanish word for a saw-toothed mountain range, used as aPronounced see-AIR-uhYomayra#19131 in the U.S.Yomayra is a Latina given name, a spelling variant of Yomaira, especially familiar in Puerto Rico and thePronounced yoh-MY-ruhTere#19353 in the U.S.Tere is a clipped form of Teresa, common as a nickname in Spanish-speaking families. Teresa's origin is uPronounced TER-eeYaqueline#19422 in the U.S.Yaqueline is a Spanish-speaking respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques, from Latin IacoPronounced yah-keh-LEENYahdira#19459 in the U.S.Yahdira is a spelling variant of Yadira, a name popular among Spanish-speaking families whose exact origiPronounced yah-DEER-ahYamille#20082 in the U.S.Yamille reads most naturally as a form of Yamila or Jamila, from the Arabic jamil, 'beautiful' - a name cPronounced yah-MEELYudany#20122 in the U.S.Yudany is a modern Latina coinage of opaque origin, part of a cluster of creative Yu-/Yud- names in SpaniPronounced yoo-DAH-neeArizbelArizbel is a modern coinage used mainly among Spanish-speaking families in Mexico and the U.S. Its -bel ePronounced ah-riz-BELElyanethElyaneth is a new coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as Eliana (Hebrew-rooted, often glossed Pronounced el-ee-AH-nethMayelliA modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, sitting close to Nayeli and Mayeli. NayeliPronounced my-EL-eeMireinaA modern coinage in which many hear mi reina, Spanish for 'my queen,' and also an echo of the Catalan MirPronounced muh-RAY-nahNaylanyNaylany is a modern coinage found chiefly among Spanish-speaking families in the Americas. It echoes NayePronounced nay-LAH-neeOsmariA modern coinage popular in Spanish-speaking communities, echoing names like Yamari and Itzamara; no singPronounced ohs-MAH-ree

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Frequently Asked

What does Reina mean in Spanish?

Reina means queen in Spanish — a direct translation, not a borrowed or softened form. Its twin spelling, Reyna, carries the identical meaning with a more modern look, and both are used across U.S. Hispanic communities.

Are all these names variations of 'queen'?

No. Some, like Reina and Reyna, mean queen directly. Others, like Lorena and Estefany, come from crown symbolism, and a few, like Adelaida and Adelia, mean noble rather than royal by title.

Is Sarahi related to Sarah?

Yes. Sarahi is an elaborated form of Sarah, the Hebrew name meaning princess. The added ending is common in Latino naming and turns the classic two-syllable name into a flowing three-syllable one.