Jocasta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jocasta Name at a Glance

Name	Jocasta
Meaning	Shining moon. Jocasta was the mother and wife of Oedipus; once Oedipus and Jocasta learned that their marriage was incestuous, Oedipus blinded himself and Jocasta committed suicide.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Jocasta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jocasta means “Shining moon. Jocasta was the mother and wife of Oedipus; once Oedipus and Jocasta learned that their marriage was incestuous, Oedipus blinded himself and Jocasta committed suicide”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jocasta Name Origin

Our database records Jocasta under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jocasta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jocasta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jocasta

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