Callisto
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Callisto
The given name 'Callisto' is derived from the Greek word 'Καλλιστώ' (Kallistō), meaning 'most beautiful', and is of Greek origin.
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Etymology
The given name 'Callisto' is derived from the Greek word 'Καλλιστώ' (Kallistō), meaning 'most beautiful', and is of Greek origin. It is used in various cultures, including Greek and Roman mythology, where Callisto was a nymph and the mother of Arcas, and also in astronomy, where Callisto is the name of one of Jupiter's moons.
Callisto currently ranks #13,798 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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