stoji

Stoji is a term that appears in several South Slavic languages and may refer to linguistic forms as well as onomastic uses. In linguistics, stoji is the present tense third-person singular form of the verb stajati or stojati, meaning to stand. It is used across Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Montenegrin, and Slovene, among others, and appears in everyday speech and writing to indicate that someone or something stands or is standing.

In onomastics, stoji can appear as a surname or as part of place names in Slavic-speaking regions. Related surnames include Stojić, Stojković, or other forms derived from the same root sto- meaning stand or position. The precise origin of a given name or toponym can vary by locality and may reflect patronymic, occupational, or descriptive roots.

There are also instances where stoji is encountered as part of multilingual transliteration of local names or terms, especially in historical texts that render Slavic names in Latin or other scripts. Its usage as a standalone name or title is limited and context-dependent.