Rayna
ra(y)-na
Popularity:1465
Origin:Scandinavian
Other Origin(s):Yiddish; Latin; Bulgarian
Meaning:Counsel; Song; Queen; Pure, holy: Happy
Rayna is a unique girl’s name that has roots in several languages and cultures. When Scandinavian in origin, it means “counsel” or “song.” But Rayna is also a Bulgarian derivation of the Latin name Regina, which means “queen,” and Radko, which means "happy." Regina is the feminine version of Rex, which means “king,” and makes Rayna a particularly illustrious name for baby. Finally, Rayna means “pure” and “holy” in Yiddish. Whether you’re planning to raise baby in faith or just as a little queen in their own right, this name will no doubt resonate deeply.
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 259
WordSense, rayna
Online Etymology Dictionary, Regina, June 2021
Online Etymology Dictionary, Reynard (n.), August 2022
Behind the Name, Reina (2), June 2019
Behind the Name, Radko, May 2020
Behind the Name, Rayna (1), January 2019
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