The first part of the name derives from the name of the youngest son of Árpád (the grand grand father of king St. Stefan) - Zoltán (Zoléta, Solt). The last part of the name derives from the name of Prince St. Imre (son of Stefan). He was the protector saint of the church of the village as well. According to the traditions the medieval church, the remains of which are still seen today, was built by the king for prince.