Widawa was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Wiedenbruch.
The place is now called Widawa and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widawa | Russian Empire | Lask | 1914 |
| Widawa | Poland | Łask | 1921 |
| Widawa | German Empire | Lask | 1939 |
| Wiedenbruch | German Empire | Lask | 1939 |
| Widawa | Poland | Łask | 1945 |
| Widawa | Poland | Sieradz | 1992 |