Hooft

Dutch

Etymology

The island is named after poet and author Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (1581 - 1647). Hooft occupied administrative positions in nearby Muiden and Naarden. See also Drost and Warenar.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɦoːft/
• Hyphenation: Hooft
• Rhymes: -oːft
• Homophone: hoofd

Proper noun

Hooft n

1. An island in North Holland, Netherlands