Groß Lessen was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Lessen.
The place is now called Leśniów Wielki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Lessen | German Empire | Grünberg i. Schles. | 1939 |
| Leśniów Wielki | Under Polish administration | Zielona Góra | 1945 |
| Leśniów Wielki | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |