Regulus

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Date	Editor	Change Summary
1/21/2022, 9:40 PM	Mike C	update #111
8/26/2016, 12:51 PM	Mike C	update #92
12/3/2014, 12:28 AM	Mike C	update #89
7/28/2009, 1:14 PM	Mike C	added

Gender Masculine

Usage Ancient Roman, Astronomy

Pronounced Pron. REH-goo-loos(Latin)

Meaning & History

Roman cognomen meaning "prince, little king", a diminutive of Latin rex "king". This was the cognomen of several 3rd-century BC consuls from the gens Atilia. It was also the name of several early saints. A star in the constellation Leo bears this name as well.