"So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Callista Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Callista
girl
Callista means "Most beautiful; Fairest", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Callista does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Callista is all fair with no spot — the King desiring her beauty, love declared, the most beautiful soul whose Lord receives her worship.
Is Callista in the Bible?
No — the name Callista 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 Callista.
Pronunciation:/kah-LIS-tah/
OriginGreek
MeaningMost beautiful; Fairest
What does Callista mean?
Callista is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Most beautiful; Fairest". Callista is the most beautiful — and the King greatly desires her beauty. 'So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.' Callista's fairness captivates the divine King.
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What does Callista mean in the Bible?
Callista means "Most beautiful; Fairest" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Callista is the most beautiful — and the King greatly desires her beauty. 'So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.' Callista's fairness captivates the divine King.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Callista?
Callista 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 Callista.
"Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Callista?
Callista has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Callista?
Callista is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Callista?
Callista is all fair with no spot — the King desiring her beauty, love declared, the most beautiful soul whose Lord receives her worship.
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Callista name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Callista
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Callista?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Callista?
You can read every verse where Callista 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.