Robawy was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Robaben.
The place is now called Robawy and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robawen | German Empire | Rößel | 1938 |
| Robaben | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Robawy | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Robawy | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |