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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 14 October

Kalist

Kalist is a distinctive masculine name of classical Greek origin, borne by saints and early popes. It conveys an innate sense of physical and spiritual excellence. A great choice for parents who appreciate clean phonetics, ancient history, and an uplifting meaning.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Kalist
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin meaning 'most beautiful' or 'finest'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starogréckeho Kállistos (Κάλλιστος), superlatívu prídavného mena kalós (καλός – krásny, pekný), a znamená „najkrajší“ alebo „veľmi krásny“. Do kresťanskej tradície preniklo prostredníctvom latinských podôb Callistus a Calixtus.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Kalist vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

KALIST

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
14 October
Slovak Extended CalendarCroatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Kalist
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Kalista
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Kalistovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Kalista
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Kalist
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Kalistovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Kalistom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
KalistkoKali
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Kalist
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Kalist! Kalistko! Kali!

Test how Kalist sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Kalist Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:K.S.without dots:KS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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