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Calista - name meaning, origin|
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The girl's name Calista \c(a)-lis-ta, cal(i)-sta\ is pronounced ka-LEES-tah, ka-LISS-tah. It is of Latin and Greek origin, and its meaning is "cup; fairest, most beautiful". From the Late Latin name Calixta, feminine form of Calixtus which is used in reference by Christians tp the cup containing the wine of the Christian sacrament. Also linked with "kallista" in Greek. Callistus was a third-century male Roman saint. Mythology: an Arcadian nymph who metamorphosed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation. Actress Calista Flockhart.
Calista has 24 variant forms: Cala, Calesta, Cali, Calissa, Calisto, Calla, Callesta, Calli, Callie, Callista, Cally, Callysta, Calyssa, Calysta, Kala, Kalesta, Kalista, Kalla, Kallesta, Kalli, Kallie, Kallista, Kally and Kallysta.
Calista is a somewhat common first name for women (#4264 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
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