Ždinja Vas was attested in historical sources as Sigilsdorff and Sitingisdorff in 1145, Sittichendorff in 1250, Sydingendorf in 1252, and Sidigendorff in 1321, among other spellings.[4][5] Based on the medieval transcriptions, the name may be derived from *Židihnja vas 'Jewish village'.[5]
Church
The local church, built on the southern outskirts of the village, is dedicated to Saint James and belongs to the Parish of Šentpeter, Otočec. It was a medieval building that was extensively restyled in the Baroque style in the mid-17th century.[6]