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Calista

Calista (name) means a feminine given name derived from Latin, meaning "most beautiful.". Example: “Calista Flockhart is a well-known American actress.”

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A feminine given name derived from Latin, meaning "most beautiful."

"Calista Flockhart is a well-known American actress."

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Etymology

From Latin Callistus, from Ancient Greek Κάλλιστος (Kállistos, "most beautiful").

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for Calista

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What does “Calista” mean?

The word “Calista” means a feminine given name derived from Latin, meaning "most beautiful.".

How do you use “Calista” in a sentence?

Here is “Calista” used in a sentence: “Calista Flockhart is a well-known American actress.”

What part of speech is “Calista”?

“Calista” is a name.

Where does the word “Calista” come from?

The word “Calista” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Callistus, from Ancient Greek Κάλλιστος (Kállistos, "most beautiful").

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