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Callisto
Most beautiful
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Callisto
Callisto comes from the Greek kállistos, the superlative of kalós, 'most beautiful.' The name joins the classical ideal of beauty to a full, sonorous sound. In Christian tradition it was borne by Pope Callixtus I, an early pontiff and martyr, after whom one of Rome's great catacombs is named. Found almost only in Italy and quite rare, it has counterparts in the Spanish Calixto and the French Calliste. It keeps an ancient, luminous, distinctive charm.
Variants around the world
How Callisto sounds in other languages.
CalixtoCallisteKallistos
Famous people
- Papa Callisto I— pope
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Callisto mean?
The name Callisto means Most beautiful.
What is the origin of the name Callisto?
Origin of Callisto: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Callisto?
International variants of Callisto: Calixto, Calliste, and Kallistos.