Jocasta First Name Meaning

Jocasta is a female name of Greek origin, meaning "Shining Moon." In Greek mythology, Jocasta was the Queen of Thebes through her marriages to Laius and her son, Oedipus. Despite receiving an oracle warning that her child would bring misfortune, she unknowingly married her son and bore him four children. Tragically, upon discovering the truth, Jocasta either hanged or stabbed herself. The name Jocasta is associated with strength, maternal love, and the complexities of fate. It holds a deep historical and mythological significance, and is also linked to the concept of the Jocasta complex, which refers to the intense, non-incestuous love a mother may have for an intelligent son. Jocasta's legacy is further explored in various literary and cultural works, making the name a symbol of resilience and the intricacies of human relationships.

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How popular Jocasta first name? (2000 - Now)

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Historical popularity of Jocasta first name (1880 - Now)

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