Draževnik

Draževnik (pronounced [ˈdɾaːʒɛwnik]) is a small settlement southeast of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Draževnik
Draževnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°2′50.09″N 14°25′38.29″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
  Total1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi)
Elevation
313 m (1,027 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total109
[1]

Name

The name Draževnik, like similar toponyms (e.g., Draža vas, Draženci, Dražgoše), is probably derived from a Slavic personal name (such as *Dragъ/Drago, *Dražigojь, *Dražigostь) and likely refers to an early inhabitant of the place.[3] In the past it was known as Draschounik in German.[4]

History

On 18 November 1942 Italian forces killed several villagers from Draževnik in nearby Podsmreka.[5]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Dobrova–Polhov Gradec municipal site Archived January 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. pp. 125–126.
  4. Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung, no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 21.
  5. Savnik, Roman (1971). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 408.


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