Żyznów was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Tschischney.
The place is now called Żyznów and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tschischnei | German Empire | Glatz | 1914 |
| Tschischney | German Empire | Glatz | 1939 |
| Żyznów | Under Polish administration | Kłodzko | 1945 |
| Żyznów | Poland | Wałbrzych | 1992 |