Callista
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Callista
The given name 'Callista' is derived from the Greek word 'kallos,' meaning beauty, and is often associated with the Greek word 'kallos' and the Latin word 'callista,' both of which convey a sense of physical attractiveness.
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Etymology
The given name 'Callista' is derived from the Greek word 'kallos,' meaning beauty, and is often associated with the Greek word 'kallos' and the Latin word 'callista,' both of which convey a sense of physical attractiveness. The name 'Callista' has been used in various cultures, including ancient Greek and Roman contexts, and is also associated with the name of a Christian saint, Saint Callista, who was martyred in the 2nd century AD.
Callista currently ranks #3,585 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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- Calix
- Cadet
- Cady
- Caeli
- Caelyn
- Calley
- Caitlan
- Callia
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