Callista
Callista is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “most beautiful.” Callista derives from the Greek 'kallistos,' the superlative of 'kalos' meaning beautiful.
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how do you pronounce Callista?
kah-LIS-tah
where does the name Callista come from?
From the Greek kalliste, the feminine superlative of kalos, beautiful, meaning fairest or most beautiful: the same root behind Callisto, the huntress loved by Zeus and the name of a moon of Jupiter. The variant Calista can also come from the Late Latin Calixta, a feminine form of Calixtus, from calix, cup, a reference to the Eucharistic chalice.
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)
what are the nicknames and variants of Callista?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Callista?
what names go well with Callista?
Sibling names that share Callista's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Callista
What does the name Callista mean?
Callista means “most beautiful”.
What is the origin of the name Callista?
Callista comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Calista and Calixta.
How popular is the name Callista?
Callista has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Callista a boy or girl name?
Callista is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Callista?
Callista is pronounced kah-LIS-tah, with 3 syllables.
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