Majšperk was first mentioned as Mannesperch in written documents dating to 1261 (and as Mansperch in 1263 and 1371, and Monsperg in 1426). The name is derived from 13th-century Majšperk Castle ().
Majšperk was first documented as Mannesperch in 1261, and as Mansperch in 1263 and 1371, and Monsperg in 1426. The name is derived from the 13th-century Majšperk Castle.