Quick answer
Jocasta is a girl name with Greek roots.
Pronunciation: English /d͡ʒoʊ.ˈkæs.tə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes 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.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Ἰοκάστη