Łężany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Loßainen.
The place is now called Łężany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loszainen | German Empire | Rößel | 1936 |
| Loßainen | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Łężany | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Łężany | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |