Żytowań was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Seitwann.
The place is now called Żytowań and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seitwann | German Empire | Guben | 1939 |
| Żytowań | Under Polish administration | Gubin | 1945 |
| Żytowań | Poland | Zielona Góra | 1992 |