What is the origin of the name Calysta?

Calysta is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Calysta?

Calysta is pronounced kah-LISS-tah.

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Calysta

kah-LISS-tah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

499

Peak Year

#58 in 1999

First Recorded

1985

Style

Soft & Gentle, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant of Callista, a Greek name meaning 'most beautiful'.

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Cal Callie

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Cal Callie

Spelling Variations

Callista

Similar Names

Anastasia Isabella Seraphina Athena

Personality Traits

BeautifulGracefulIntelligent

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