Nausicaa is a female name of Greek origin, meaning "Burner Of Ships." In Homer's Odyssey, Nausicaa is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia. When Odysseus is shipwrecked on the island of Scheria, Nausicaa and her handmaidens aid him, showing compassion and hospitality. While there are hints of a potential romantic connection between Nausicaa and Odysseus, in some versions, she marries Odysseus's son, Telemachus, and becomes a mother figure to Odysseus. The name Nausicaa symbolizes strength, compassion, and the potential for unrequited love. It carries a sense of resilience and nurturing, reflecting the character's role in the epic tale.