 In Turkish sources Begaljica was known as "Begaljevo", and the current form of the name may be a crossing with the name "Bugarica", which the village also was known as in Ottoman times.Under Austrian administration (1718–1739) it was known as "Bigaliza".Begaljica is located in the central part of Grocka, in the geographical regions of Podunavlje (Danube river basin), and Šumadija (central Serbia).