Zawda was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sauden.
The place is now called Zawda and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawdin (Westpr.) | German Empire | Graudenz | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Zawda | Poland | Grudziądz | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Sauden | German Empire | Graudenz | 1939 |
| Zawda | Poland | Grudziądz | 1945 |
| Zawda | Poland | Toruń | 1992 |