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