On the Origin and Meaning of Several Toponyms in the Bača Valley

Abstract

The article sheds light on the origin and provides the etymology of the two previously nonexplained place names, i.e., Hudajužna and Porezen. With the help of historical records, it follows the phonological development over several centuries and explains the origin of the place names Loje, Logaršče, Obloke, and the oronym Kojca. The disparity between the standard form of a place name and the form in actual use is illustrated with two examples (Robje and Podmelec). The article also briefly summarizes the previous etymolgies of the common noun grapa, which is often found in place names in the Tolmin region.