Regula
Regula is an ancient Latin name associated with the idea of a rule, order, and proper guidance. In Christian tradition, it was made famous by Saint Regula, the patron saint of Zurich, hence it is well known especially in German-speaking Switzerland. In Slovak, it feels unusual but has clear pronunciation and regular inflection.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Latin name conveying rule, order, a firm principle, and the right direction.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza z latinského podstatného mena regula vo význame „pravidlo, norma, meradlo“. Slovo súvisí so slovesom regere, teda „riadiť, viesť, usmerňovať“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Regula is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
REGULA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling11 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Regula
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Regula Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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