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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wooded land
- Origin
- Dutch (place name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- HAH-lund
Holland is a Dutch place name for girls, pronounced HAH-lund. You may have seen it explained as meaning 'hollow land,' but that's a false etymology — it actually comes from Old Dutch 'holt' (wood) plus 'lant' (land), making the real meaning 'wooded land.' It carries an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, clean, modern feel among today's name styles.
Meaning & Origin of Holland
Meaning: Wooded land.
Origin: Dutch (place name).
A common claim: Holland is popularly explained as meaning 'hollow land.' Actually: That's a false etymology — Holland actually comes from Old Dutch 'holt' (wood) + 'lant' (land), meaning 'wooded land.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Holland
HAH-lundIPA /ˈhɑːlənd/
Popularity of Holland
Holland reached its peak U.S. ranking at #571 in 2023, given to 520 girls, then eased to #602 in 2024 with a count of 498 — part of Social Security data on the name stretching back to 1888.
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FAQ
What does the name Holland mean?
Wooded land. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Holland?
Holland is pronounced HAH-lund (IPA: /ˈhɑːlənd/).
Is Holland a popular name right now?
Holland is near its all-time peak (#571 in 2023), ranked #602 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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