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.

Callisto Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1451 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Callisto

• 1451 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Callisto

• Callisto Pasuwa Zimbabwean male football coach

The name 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
• Callisto character on TV's Xena: Warrior Princess
• Callisto character in Marvel's X,Men comics
• Callisto minor character in the Southern Vampire Mysteries book series
• Callisto family name on Disney animated series Miles from Tomorrowland
• Callisto science fiction novel series by Lin Carter
• Variation of Ancient Greek Kallisto derived from the word Kallistos, meaning 'most beautiful' .