reginae

Reginae is a form of the Latin noun regina, meaning “queen.” It is most often encountered in two main senses: as the nominative plural of regina, meaning “queens,” and as the genitive or dative singular form, meaning “of the queen” or “to/for the queen,” depending on the syntactic role in a sentence. This repetition of spelling for multiple grammatical functions is a common feature of Latin morphology.

In Latin grammar, reginae is distinguished by context and syntax. As nominative plural, reginae denotes multiple queens. As genitive singular, it marks possession (for example, “the queen’s [something]”). As dative singular, it denotes an indirect object (for example, “to/for the queen”). The exact meaning follows from the surrounding words and the case the noun is declined to.

Reginae also appears in various Latin-language contexts, including inscriptions, scholarly texts, and ecclesiastical or historical writing. It is frequently found in phrases where possession or indirect reference to a queen is being expressed. In addition, reginae can surface in translated passages where Latin syntax is preserved, contributing to the faithful rendering of classical or medieval texts.

In contemporary usage, reginae is primarily of interest to students and scholars of Latin, historical linguistics, or classical studies. It is not a separate modern term or concept beyond its grammatical and lexical role in the language. Related forms and phrases often crop up in Marian titles and Latin liturgical or devotional texts, though those typically employ regina (the nominative singular) rather than reginae.