Jocasta

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jocasta comes from the Greek name Iokaste, which means "violet-colored". In Greek mythology, Jocasta was the mother and wife of Oedipus and tragically, unknowingly married and had children with her own son. The name is also associated with strong-willed and independent women.
Scripts(How to write)
In Greek, Jocasta is written as Ιοκάστη.
Ἰοκάστη(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
jo-KAS-ta (English) / ee-o-KAH-stee (Greek)
jo-KAS-tə(English)
Popularity
Jocasta is not a very popular name and is considered quite rare. It is not ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the United States or any other country as of 2021.

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Jocasta Name meanings & History

Jocasta comes from the Greek name Iokaste, which means "violet-colored". In Greek mythology, Jocasta was the mother and wife of Oedipus and tragically, unknowingly married and had children with her own son. The name is also associated with strong-willed and independent women. From the Greek name Ἰοκάστη (Iokaste), which is of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology she was the mother Oedipus by the Theban king Laius. In a case of tragic mistaken identity, she married her own son. Jocasta is usually given as a first name, though it can also be used as a middle name. It is a great choice for parents who want a unique and meaningful name with a strong connection to Greek mythology.

Zodiac Sign of Jocasta: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jocasta:

J: Journey,Joy,Journal,Justice,Judicial,Jester

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate

C: Cute,Copycat,Choice,Chatty,Clever,Candid,Curious

A: Aggressive,Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Action,Assertive

S: Success,Status,Sex,Solidity,Sensuality,Security,Social Standing

T: Testy,Truth,Tireless,Touchy,Tacky,Talkative,Doubting Thomas

Jocasta is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

2.) JOCASTA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Evolution of the older lokaste, a name of uncertain derivation. In Greek mythology, Jocasta was the name of a queen who unwittingly married her own son, Oedipus, and had children by him. She killed herself after discovering the truth. (YO-KAH-STAH)


3.) JOCASTA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: From the Greek Iocaste, a name borne in Greek mythology by a queen who unwittingly married her own son, Oedipus, and killed herself when she found out. She was also the mother of Antigone, Eteocles, Ismene, and Polynices. (JO-KAS-TAH)


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