Callista Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Callista Name at a Glance

Name	Callista
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 Callista Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Callista 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.

Callista Name Origin

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

Is Callista a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Callista

When considering Callista 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.