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Kallista
Pronounced kah-LIS-tah /kɑˈlɪs.tɑ/High
Meaning: From the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful' (Callisto, a nymph of Greek myth turned into the Great Bear constellation); we note the mythLow
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History & Origin
Kallista comes from the Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful' (Callisto, a nymph of Greek myth turned into the Great Bear constellation; we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-LIS-tah').
In the U.S. it appears as a classical revival name. Rare, most-beautiful at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Kallista mean?
Kallista is Greek for 'most beautiful' (Callisto, the nymph turned into the Great Bear). We note the myth.
How do you pronounce Kallista?
It's said kah-LIS-tah /kls.t/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kallista a boy or girl name?
Kallista is a girl's name.
How popular is Kallista?
Kallista is a very rare name in the U.S.