Meaning of the name Jocasta

The name Jocasta is usually given to a Girl. And we are pleased to let you know that we found the meaning of your name, Cheerful. The origin of the name lies in Greek. Jocasta is pronounced as /d͡ʒoʊ.ˈkæs.tə/(English)  

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Summary

Meaning
Cheerful
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒoʊ.ˈkæs.tə/(English)  

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Meaning, origin and history of the name Jocasta - Behind the Name
https://www.behindthename.com/name/jocasta
Meaning
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.
Origin
Greek Mythology (Anglicized)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
/d͡ʒoʊ.ˈkæs.tə/(English)  
Jocasta: Name Meaning, Popularity and Info on BabyNames.com
http://www.babynames.com/name/jocasta
Meaning
Shining Moon
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy, Girl
Jocasta - Name meaning, origin, and popularity | BabyCenter
https://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-jocasta-2317.htm
Meaning
Cheerful
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Jocasta Name Meaning, Origin And Religion | MomJunction
https://www.momjunction.com/baby-names/Jocasta/
Meaning
Old Greek - Cheerful; Joyful; One who is very Jovial; A variant is Jocosa
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl