The name Herzegovina was adopted when Stjepan Vukčić Kosača, the "Duke of St. Sava" asserted its independence in 1435–48.
Nimi Hertsegoviina võeti omaks, kui "Püha Sava hertsog" Stjepan Vukčić Kosača saavutas aastail 1435–48 sõltumatuse.