Wąbiewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wabenrode.
The place is now called Wąbiewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombiewo | German Empire | Schmiegel | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Wąbiewo | Poland | Kościan | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Wabenrode | German Empire | Kosten (Wartheland) | 1939 |
| Wąbiewo | Poland | Kościan | 1945 |
| Wąbiewo | Poland | Poznań | 1992 |