"O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Kallista Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Kallista
girl
Kallista means "Most beautiful; Fairest", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Kallista does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Kallista worships in holiness — beauty divine, glory given, offering brought, the fairest who is beautified by the very act of bowing before God.
Is Kallista in the Bible?
No — the name Kallista 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 Kallista.
Pronunciation:/kah-LIS-tah/
OriginGreek
MeaningMost beautiful; Fairest
What does Kallista mean?
Kallista is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Most beautiful; Fairest". Kallista is most beautiful — and the beauty of holiness adorns God's people. 'O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.' Kallista's fairness comes from worshipping in holiness.
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What does Kallista mean in the Bible?
Kallista means "Most beautiful; Fairest" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Kallista is most beautiful — and the beauty of holiness adorns God's people. 'O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.' Kallista's fairness comes from worshipping in holiness.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Kallista?
Kallista 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 Kallista.
"Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness."
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Which books of the Bible mention Kallista?
Kallista is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Kallista?
Kallista worships in holiness — beauty divine, glory given, offering brought, the fairest who is beautified by the very act of bowing before God.
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Kallista name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Kallista 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 Kallista.
Kallista means "Most beautiful; Fairest." It is a Greek name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Most beautiful; Fairest" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek. Kallista comes into English from Greek and carries the sense "Most beautiful; Fairest." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Kallista
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Kallista?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Kallista?
You can read every verse where Kallista 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.