Callista is a girl name of Greek Mythology origin meaning “Most beautiful; named after a nymph who was transformed into a bear.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
kuh-LIS-tuh
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 34% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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