Rejana

The name Rejana is a Provençal variant of Aurea, the feminine form of the ancient Roman name Aureus. It means "the Golden."

What does the name Rejana mean?

Rejana is the Provençal form of Aurea, the feminine counterpart of the Roman name Aureus. The meaning of the name is "the Golden." Its roots lie in Latin, stemming either from the noun aurum, meaning "gold," or from the adjective aurĕus, which describes something as "golden," "gilded," or "gold-colored." Saint Aurea (Oria) was an anchorite in the medieval monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in the Spanish region of La Rioja. Other variants include Awreja, Aureja, Rejane, and Reja.

Where does the name Rejana come from?

Rejana is a feminine first name of Latin origin meaning "the Golden." It is composed of the Latin words aurum = gold and aurĕus = golden, gilded, gold-colored. The language is Provençal.

How do you pronounce Rejana?

The pronunciation of Rejana is melodic and three syllables. In German, it is typically pronounced as "Re-ja-na" [ʁeˈjaːna]. The name begins with a long E sound that conveys openness. The gliding J sound adds dynamism to the middle part, while the open A at the end creates a warm note. This makes Rejana feel modern and friendly - soft, sonorous, and present.

When is the name day of Rejana?

The name day for Rejana is celebrated on March 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Rejana is a highly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,418th on the list of most common female baby names. The name reached its best position in 2023, ranking 1,273rd. Over the last ten years, Rejana has been chosen as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,709th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 2,091st position.

Nicknames & pet names

Riri

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