Jocasta
Found 3 entry about "Jocasta"
Ἰοκάστη(Ancient Greek)
jo-KAS-tə(English)
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)
