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Calisto

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Calisto.

Primary meaning

Most beautiful (masculine)

Pronunciation: kah-LEES-toh

Profile summary

Masculine form of Calista. From Greek 'kallistos' meaning 'most beautiful.' Also a moon of Jupiter (Callisto). The current meaning shown for this name is Most beautiful (masculine). The catalog pronunciation is listed as kah-LEES-toh. It is listed alongside the related form Callisto. Calisto appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Calisto is currently cataloged under Greek (from kallistos) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Most beautiful (masculine).

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Greek (from kallistos) origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Calisto is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Callisto. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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