Queen
Meaning of Queen
The name Queen, primarily used for females, carries a regal and authoritative connotation, derived from the English word for a female monarch. Pronounced as "kween" (/kwiˈn/), it embodies a sense of nobility and grace. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States over the years, with its highest rank in recent decades reaching 966th place in 2020. Although not exceedingly common, Queen has maintained a presence on the naming charts since records began in the late 19th century. A notable variation of this name is Quinn, which also shares an elegant simplicity. Naming a child Queen can be seen as bestowing upon her a title of strength and leadership, evoking images of historical monarchs and modern-day figures who command respect and admiration.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kween (/kwiˈn/)
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Notable People Named Queen
| Queen Victoria, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, presided over a period of significant change and expansion known as the Victorian era. |
| Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, also known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, was the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. |
| Queen Latifah, born Dana Elaine Owens, is a multi-talented American rapper, actress, and singer who has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in the entertainment industry. |
| Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano is the Queen of Spain, married to King Felipe VI. |
| Rania Al Abdullah is the Queen of Jordan, married to King Abdullah II. |
| Queen Máxima of the Netherlands - Máxima is the Queen of the Netherlands, married to King Willem-Alexander. |
| Queen Mathilde of Belgium is the first native-born Belgian queen and has been active in charitable work to reduce poverty in the country. |
| Silvia is the Queen of Sweden, having held the title since her marriage to King Carl XVI Gustaf in 1976, and they have three children: Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Carl Philip, and Princess Madeleine. |
| Queen Noor of Jordan - Noor Al Hussein, an American-born Jordanian philanthropist and activist, was the fourth wife and widow of King Hussein of Jordan, serving as Queen from 1978 until his death in 1999. |
| Sofía, a member of the Spanish royal family, was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 and is the first child of Paul of Greece and Frederica of Hanover. |
| Queen Paola of Belgium - Paola is a member of the Belgian royal family who served as Queen of the Belgians from 1993 to 2013 during the reign of her husband, King Albert II. |
| Queen Ratna of Nepal - Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah, a member of the Nepalese Royal Family, was Queen consort of Nepal from 1955 to 1972 and Queen dowager from 1972 to 2008 when the royal family were stripped of all titles and privileges. |
