Leśna Woda was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldwasser.
The place is now called Leśna Woda and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smortawe | German Empire | Brieg | 1937 |
| Waldwasser | German Empire | Brieg | 1939 |
| Leśna Woda | Under Polish administration | Brzeg m. | 1945 |
| Leśna Woda | Poland | Opole | 1992 |