Kallista Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kallista Name at a Glance

Name	Kallista
Meaning	Most beautiful. In Mythology the Arcadian nymph Calista transformed into a she-bear; then into the Great Bear constellation.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kallista Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kallista means “Most beautiful. In Mythology the Arcadian nymph Calista 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.

Kallista Name Origin

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

Is Kallista a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Kallista

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