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Calista

Derived from Greek meaning "most beautiful" or "beautiful one", from kalos (beautiful) with a superlative suffix.

Meaning and origin

Calista appears in English as a feminine form of Callistus, a Greek name meaning "most beautiful".

How to pronounce Calista

English (US)kuh-LIS-tuh /kəˈlɪstə/

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