Calista Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Calista Name at a Glance

Name	Calista
Meaning	Most beautiful. Calista was a Mythological Arcadian who transformed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Calista Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Calista means “Most beautiful. Calista was a Mythological Arcadian who transformed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Calista Name Origin

Our database records Calista under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Calista a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Calista is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Calista

When considering Calista for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.