Calista
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Calista
The given name 'Calista' is derived from the Greek word 'kalos,' meaning 'beauty,' and is related to the Latin word 'pulchra,' also meaning 'beautiful.' Calista is used in various cultures, including Greek and Latin, and has historical significance in ancient Greek mythology, where Calista was a nymph and a sea-goddess.
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Etymology
The given name 'Calista' is derived from the Greek word 'kalos,' meaning 'beauty,' and is related to the Latin word 'pulchra,' also meaning 'beautiful.' Calista is used in various cultures, including Greek and Latin, and has historical significance in ancient Greek mythology, where Calista was a nymph and a sea-goddess.
Calista currently ranks #1,597 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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