Calista Name Meaning
The name Calista comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Calista below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Calista Name Meaning
English, Portuguese, SpanishFeminine form of CALLISTUS. As an English name it might also be a variant of KALLISTO.
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