Girl name
Calista name meaning
“most beautiful”
Calista is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning “most beautiful.” It comes from the feminine form of Greek kallistos, which carries that meaning. Also spelled Callista, the name entered wider use through European naming traditions, with both spellings connected to the same Greek source.
What does Calista mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Calista
Calista, also spelled Callista, comes from the feminine form of Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful'. It entered wider use through European naming traditions.
Name combinations with Calista
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Calista, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Tria: three; associated with third position
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
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Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Darmiati: virtuous, upholding goodness
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Calista Budianti
Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Budianti: intellect, moral character
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Meaning of each word
- Embun: water droplets formed by condensation
- Calista: most beautiful
- Padma: lotus flower
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Calista Mutiara
Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Mutiara: a pearl formed inside a shell
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Meaning of each word
- Calista: most beautiful
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Senja: twilight before nightfall
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How to pronounce Calista
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦭꦶꦱ꧀ꦠ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮜᮤᮞ᮪ᮒ |
Is Calista a girl’s name?
Yes, Calista is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Calista ranks #1,015 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Calista
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Ayu♀Lovely, beautiful
- Indah♀Lovely, pleasing to behold
- Wulandari♀Beautiful moon
- Linda♀Beautiful, lovely
- Endah♀Beautiful, pleasing to the eye
- Asri♂♀Lovely and pleasing to behold
- Hasanah♀Good, beautiful
- Euis♀Beautiful, lovely
- Sundari♀Beautiful woman
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Zein♂♀Beauty, adornment
Famous people named Calista
- Calista Amadea · b. 2005
- Calista Tenou · b. 1981
- Calista Elvira · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Calista
What is the meaning of Calista?
Calista means most beautiful. Calista, also spelled Callista, comes from the feminine form of Greek kallistos, 'most beautiful'. It entered wider use through European naming traditions.
Is Calista a girl’s name?
Yes, Calista is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Calista?
Calista is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Calista have?
Calista has 3 syllables (Ca-lis-ta) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Calista?
Calista ranks #1,015 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Calista?
Other spellings: Callista.
What full names go well with Calista?
Some ideas: Calista Tria Paramita; Calista Purnama Darmiati; Calista Budianti.
Famous people named Calista?
Notable people named Calista include Calista Amadea, Calista Tenou, Calista Elvira.
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