Świętajno was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Altkirchen (Ostpr.).
The place is now called Świętajno and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwentainen | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1938 |
| Altkirchen (Ostpr.) | German Empire | Ortelsburg | 1939 |
| Świętajno | Under Polish administration | Szczytno | 1945 |
| Świętajno | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |