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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Most beautiful (superlative of Greek 'kalos, ' beautiful)
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LIS-toh
Callisto is an Ancient Greek name meaning "most beautiful," the superlative form of the Greek 'kalos,' meaning beautiful. It's a rare pick: a name with a big, lyrical sound and a meaning that says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Callisto
Meaning: Most beautiful (superlative of Greek 'kalos, ' beautiful).
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Callisto
kuh-LIS-tohIPA /kəˈlɪs.toʊ/
Popularity of Callisto
Callisto ranked #9112 in 2022, its highest spot, with 8 babies given the name. By 2024 it sat at #12592 with 5 babies, so it remains a name few children share.
Names Like Callisto
These names have followed a similar path to Callisto in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Callisto mean?
Most beautiful (superlative of Greek ‘kalos, ‘ beautiful). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Callisto?
Callisto is pronounced kuh-LIS-toh (IPA: /kəˈlɪs.toʊ/).
Is Callisto a popular name right now?
Callisto peaked at #9112 in 2022 and is ranked #12592 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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