Gjinoc

Gjinoc is a village in Suharekë municipality, Kosovo.

Etymology

The name of the village derives from the Albanian name Gjin.

History

The village was mentioned in the year 1348 together with 8 other Albanian villages in the area. The village was also recorded in the Ottoman register of 1591 as 'Gjinofic'.

Notable people

Albin Berisha, Kosovan footballer
Urim Zenelaj, Kosovan basketball player