Callistus

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Gender Masculine
Usage Late Roman
Pronounced Pron. /kə.ˈlɪs.təs/(English)

Meaning & History

Late Latin name that was derived from the Greek name Κάλλιστος (Kallistos) meaning "most beautiful". This was the name of three popes (also known as Callixtus), including the 3rd-century Callistus I who is regarded as a saint.