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View Name: Kallisto


KALLISTO
GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
OTHER SCRIPTS: Καλλιστω (Ancient Greek)
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek καλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful". In Greek mythology Kallisto was a nymph who was loved by Zeus. She was changed into a she-bear by Hera, and subsequently became the Great Bear constellation. This was also an ancient Greek personal name.
Related Names
VARIANT: Callisto (Greek Mythology)
OTHER LANGUAGES: Calista, Callista, Kalysta (English)



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