The first Slav name
of the place was “Varezina voda” (Варезина вода) possibly because of the strong
source of drinkable water nearby, making a settlement possible. Later, the town
was renamed “Hanovi” (originally “Anovi”) because it was where caravans rested.
The modern name dates from 1870, when in a single day the building of a school,
church and captain's home began. However, almost all the original
