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Salote

Quick answerSalote means "Charlotte" and derives from the Tongan adaptation of the French name Charlotte, which comes from the masculine form Charles (meaning "free man" from Germanic roots).

French/Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,307
TrendVintage
Peak year2011
Syllables2
OriginFrench/Germanic
LanguageTongan
CultureTongan
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#5,892

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Salote

Salote means "Charlotte" and derives from the Tongan adaptation of the French name Charlotte, which comes from the masculine form Charles (meaning "free man" from Germanic roots).

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Etymology

Salote means "Charlotte" and derives from the Tongan adaptation of the French name Charlotte, which comes from the masculine form Charles (meaning "free man" from Germanic roots). The name is primarily used in Tongan culture and was notably borne by Queen Salote Tupou III (1900–1965), who reigned over Tonga and became an iconic figure in Pacific history.

Salote currently ranks #14,307 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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