Ithaca

The meaning of Ithaca is 'home of Odysseus’. It is a gender-neutral name and is of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek word ‘ithake'. Ithaca is also the name of a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It is popularly associated with Homer’s Ithaca which was the home of the Greek mythological figure, Odysseus. He was the main character of ‘The Odyssey’ which was an ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War. Laertes' son, Odyssey was known to be a man of wisdom. He was thought to have died in a shipwreck but he returned to Ithaca in a disguise. Ithaca is most often connected with Odysseus's return and thus symbolizes 'the homecoming'. There is also a small city in the state of New York called Ithaca. A book was written about Ancient Greece and Odysseus and is called 'King Of Ithaca'. Some of Ithaca's suppositions were tested and found which caused people to wonder whether Odysseys was a real king. The island is also mentioned in another of Homer’s poems called the ‘Illiad’. St. Joachim of Ithaca is the name of a Greek patron from Ithaca.

Gender

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Origin

Place-name

Numerology

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

T is for tried, tried and true you.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

C is for charm, the undeniable you.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

Lucky

Ithaca lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Ithaca in Pop Culture

• Princess Ithaca heroine of the 2008 television film 'Princess: A Modern Fairytale'