Greek · Girl name
Calista
“most beautiful”
About the name Calista
Calista is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word ‘kallistē’, meaning ‘most beautiful’. The name is related to Callisto, a figure in Greek mythology who was a nymph and companion of Artemis. Callisto was transformed into a bear and placed among the stars as the constellation Ursa Major. While Calista itself does not appear in ancient myth, it is a modern adaptation of the Greek root. The American actress Calista Flockhart is a notable bearer of this name.
- Meaning
- most beautiful
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- kah-LIS-tah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Calista
- Calista Rose
- Calista Marie
- Calista Jane
- Calista Elena
- Calista Grace
Questions about Calista
- What does Calista mean?
- Calista is a Greek name meaning "most beautiful".
- How do you pronounce Calista?
- Calista is pronounced kah-LIS-tah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Calista?
- Variants of Calista include Callista, Kalista.
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