Gjinoc (, ) is a village in Suharekë municipality, Kosovo.

Etymology

The name of the village derives from the Albanian name Gjin.Albanian population of Dardania - Iljaz Rexha

History

The village was mentioned in the year 1348 together with 8 other Albanian villages in the area.Popullsia Shqiptare e Kosoves Gjate Shekujve - Selami Pulaha p. 16 The village was also recorded in the Ottoman register of 1591 as 'Gjinofic'.Popullsia Shqiptare e Kosoves Gjate Shekujve p. 246

Notable people Albin Berisha, Kosovan footballer Urim Zenelaj, Kosovan basketball player

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