Juršče (pronounced [ˈjuːɾʃtʃɛ], formerly Jurišče, in older sources Juršiče,[2] German: Jurschitz[2]) is a village east of Pivka in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.

[3] Juršče was first mentioned in written sources as Jurshiz and Jurschiz in 1763–87.

The name (a feminine plural) is derived from *Jurišiči, a plural form of the patronymic *Jurišič, based on the personal name Juriša.

The name Juriša is derived from Jurij 'George', which also coincidentally matches the patron saint of the village church.

[5][6] The local church is dedicated to Saint George (Slovene: sveti Jurij) and belongs to the Parish of Trnje.