"But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Calista Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Calista
girl
Calista means "Most beautiful; Fairest", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Calista does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Calista's beauty is incorruptible — meek spirit of great price, favour beyond vanity, the fairest who is praised because she fears the LORD.
Is Calista in the Bible?
No — the name Calista does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Most beautiful; Fairest", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Calista.
Pronunciation:/kah-LIS-tah/
OriginGreek
MeaningMost beautiful; Fairest
What does Calista mean?
Calista is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Most beautiful; Fairest". Calista is the most beautiful — and beauty in God's sight is the incorruptible spirit.
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What does Calista mean in the Bible?
Calista means "Most beautiful; Fairest" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Calista is the most beautiful — and beauty in God's sight is the incorruptible spirit. 'But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.' Calista's beauty endures forever.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Calista?
Calista is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Most beautiful; Fairest" — not because Scripture names anyone Calista.
"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised."
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Which books of the Bible mention Calista?
Calista is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Calista?
Calista's beauty is incorruptible — meek spirit of great price, favour beyond vanity, the fairest who is praised because she fears the LORD.
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Calista name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Calista
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Calista?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Calista?
You can read every verse where Calista appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.