masculine Regis

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Origin:
latin
Name Root:
*H3RḖǴS > rēx > rēgis
Meaning:*
It is a male given name coined in the 19th-century from the Latin “rex,” meaning “king, regent.” In turn, this name derives From the Proto-Indo-European “*herḗǵs” (ruler, king). Cognates include Sanskrit “rājan” (king) and Old Irish “rí” (king). He has rarely bestowed on children today. The King of Rome (Rex Romae), was the chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom. Early Rome was not self-governing and was ruled by the king (Rex), sometimes from a nearby Etruscan city-state.

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Numerological Values: #4

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Chakra Number: #4
Heart Chakra "Anahata"

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Color meaning: Green

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Régis Dorn (born 1979), French Association Football Player
Régis François Gignoux (1816–1882), French Painter
Régis Fuchs (born 1970), Swiss Ice Hockey Winger
Régis Genaux (1973–2008), Belgian Association Football Player
Régis Ghesquière (born 1949), Belgian Decathlete
Régis Gizavo, Malagasy Accordionist
Régis Gurtner (born 1986), French Association Football Player
Regis Gurtner (born 1986), French Football Goalkeeper
Régis Jauffret, French Writer
Régis Jolivet (1891–1966), French Philosopher And Roman Catholic Priest
Régis Juanico (born 1972), Member Of The National Assembly Of France
Régis Kittler (born 1979), French Football Player
Régis Koundjia (born 1983), Former Central African Republic Basketball Player
Régis Labeaume (born 1956), Canadian Businessman And Writer
Régis Laconi (born 1975), French Motorcycle Racer
Régis Laguesse (born 1950), French Association Football Player And Coach
Régis Laspalès (born 1957), French Comedian And Actor
Régis Le Sommier (born 1969), French Journalist
Régis Loisel (born 1951), French Comics Writer And Artist
Régis Messac (1893–1945), French Writer
Régis Racine (born 1970), French Basketball Player
Régis Rey (born 1929), French Ski Jumper
Régis Rothenbühler (born 1970), Swiss Association Football Player
Régis Schleicher (born 1957), French Anarchist
Régis Sénac, French Fencer And Instructor
Régis Simon (born 1958), French Road Bicycle Racer