Velika Bukovica (pronounced [ˈʋeːlika ˈbuːkɔʋitsa]; German: Großbukowitz,[2] Italian: Bucovizza Grande) is a village southwest of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.

Bukovica is a common toponym and oronym in Slovenia.

It is derived from the adjective bukov 'beech' (from bukev 'beech tree') and originally referred to the local vegetation.

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Parish of Ilirska Bistrica.

This article about the Municipality of Ilirska Bistrica in Slovenia is a stub.