Meaning & History
Šarlota is the Czech form of the name Charlotte, which itself is a French feminine diminutive of Charles. The name Charlotte was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and has been borne by numerous notable figures, including a German-born 18th-century queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland, and the author Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855). In the Czech Republic, Šarlota is a recognized equivalent, though it is not among the most common Czech names.
Šarlota is derived from the same root as other European forms such as Charlize in Afrikaans, Karalina in Belarusian, Carla in Spanish, Karla in German, Karolina in Ukrainian, and Caroline in Swedish. All ultimately trace back to the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man."
- Meaning: Feminine form of Charles, originally meaning "free man"
- Origin: Czech adaptation of French Charlotte
- Type: First name
- Usage regions: Czech Republic
Related Names
Sources: Wiktionary — Šarlota