Podborzany was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Waldhäuser.
The place is now called Podborzany and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldhäuser | German Empire | Groß Strehlitz | 1939 |
| Podborzany | Under Polish administration | Strzelce Opolskie | 1945 |
| Podborzany | Poland | Opole | 1992 |