All about the name
Callissa
Female
« Callissa is a Latin-origin female name that means "most beautiful". It is a variant of Calissa, derived from 'calix', meaning 'chalice' or 'cup'. Influenced by the Italian island of Calissa, it has gained recent popularity in English-speaking countries but remains uncommon, with no specific cultural traditions associated. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Callissa is of Latin origin and means "most beautiful". It is a variant spelling of the more common name Calissa, which itself is derived from the Latin word 'calix', meaning 'chalice' or 'cup'. This name was likely influenced by the Italian island of Calissa, also known as Calimassa, located in the Ionian Sea. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries, but it remains relatively uncommon. There are no specific cultural traditions or practices associated with this name.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Callissa since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1993
5 births
in 1993
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years