Krotoa
Krotoa | |
|---|---|
"!Oroǀõas" | |
20th century illustration | |
| Born | Unknown c. 1643 |
| Died | 29 July 1674 (aged 31–32) |
| Other names | Eva van Meerhof |
| Occupation | Interpreter |
| Spouse | Pieter van Meerhof |
The "!Oroǀõas" ("Ward-girl"), spelled in Dutch as Krotoa or Kroket, otherwise known by her Christian name Eva (c. 1643 – 29 July 1674), was a !Uriǁ'aeǀona translator who worked for the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) during the founding of the Cape Colony.
Her name appears in the journals of the United East India Company (VOC) from as early as 1652. She was the first woman mentioned by her Khoi name in early European records of the settlement at ǁHuiǃgaeb (Cape Town).