Callisto

Greek mythology
"most beautiful"

Callisto Origin and Meaning

The name Callisto is a girl's name meaning "most beautiful".

Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.

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Callisto in Pop Culture

  • Callisto
    Ancient Greek nymph who was turned into a bear by Zeus. Makes the constellation Ursa Major and is one of Jupiters moons
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    character on TV's Xena: Warrior Princess
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    character in Marvel's X,Men comics
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    minor character in the Southern Vampire Mysteries book series
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    family name on Disney animated series Miles from Tomorrowland
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    science fiction novel series by Lin Carter
  • Variation of Ancient Greek Kallisto
    derived from the word Kallistos, meaning 'most beautiful' .

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