Sarolta is a Hungarian feminine given name. It is a variant of the Old Hungarian name Sarolt, which is derived from the Turkic word meaning "white weasel" or "ermine". Sarolta is also commonly used as the Hungarian form of Charlotte, ultimately from the Germanic name Karl meaning "free man". The name has historical roots in medieval Hungary. The original form Sarolt was borne by the wife of Grand Prince Géza of Hungary in the 10th century, making her the mother of Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary. Géza himself was a notable figure: his name comes from a diminutive of the Hungarian noble title gyevü or gyeü, from the Turkic jabgu. Through Saint Stephen, Sarolt played a role in the Christianization of Hungary. While Sarolta is a given name today, it also appears as the title of a Hungarian opera. Sarolta is a comic opera in three acts composed by Ferenc Erkel in 1862. The plot revolves around a village in Moson County, where a cantor named Ordító hopes to marry off his daughter Sarolta to a suitable husband. She loves Gyula, a knight of the king, and with her father's approval, they marry. The opera has been performed in Hungary and has kept the name in public awareness. Culturally, Sarolta is less common than its root name Sarolt in modern Hungary. While Sarolt is rare but present, Sarolta retains a classic, almost literary feel due to the opera and historical associations. Notable bearers are few; however, internal consistency suggests it remains a traditional name choice for those honoring Hungarian heritage. Meaning: Variant of Sarolt meaning "white weasel/ermine"; also Hungarian form of CharlotteOrigin: Hungarian, with Turkic rootsType: Variant of Sarolt and cognate of CharlotteUsage: Hungarian