Straža pri Oplotnici (pronounced [ˈstɾaːʒa pɾi ɔˈploːtnitsi]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Oplotnica in eastern Slovenia.

[2] The settlement was named Straža until 1998, when it was renamed Straža pri Oplotnici (literally, 'Straža near Oplotnica') to differentiate it from other settlements with the same name.

[1] The name Straža is found in various toponyms, oronyms, and hydronyms in Slovenia.

It is derived from the common noun straža 'guards, guard post', often referring to a place where watch was kept during the danger of Ottoman attacks.

[3] The Roman road from Celeia to Poetovio led through the area, and parts of it are still traceable.