Name Meaning & Origin
"The mother and wife of Oedipus."
In Greek mythology, Jocasta, also rendered as Iocaste and Epicaste, was Queen of Thebes through her marriages to Laius and her son, Oedipus. She is best known for her role in the myths surrounding Oedipus and her eventual suicide upon the discovery of his identity.
In Greek mythology, Jocasta, also rendered as Iocaste and Epicaste, was Queen of Thebes through her marriages to Laius and her son, Oedipus. She is best known for her role in the myths surrounding Oedipus and her eventual suicide upon the discovery of his identity.…
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
Based on 10 US Social Security records
Root element "Jocasta" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The mother and wife of Oedipus.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.
~10 people named Jocasta in the US. Peaked in 1956 with 5 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Jocasta is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 7.
Jocasta is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 10 people in the United States are named Jocasta. The name peaked in 1956 with 5 recorded uses.
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