Callista
Callista is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “most beautiful.” Callista derives from the Greek 'kallistos,' the superlative of 'kalos' meaning beautiful.
how do you pronounce Callista?
kah-LIS-tah
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what does Callista mean?
The name Callista means “most beautiful.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Callista derives from the Greek 'kallistos,' the superlative of 'kalos' meaning beautiful. In mythology, Callisto was a nymph transformed into the constellation Ursa Major by Zeus. The name has an elegant, classical sound with celestial overtones. It projects confident beauty and mythological depth without being overused.
who are famous people named Callista?
- Callista Gingrich (American author and former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican)
- Callista Flockhart (American actress, Ally McBeal, Brothers & Sisters — born Calista)
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