Ligota Wielka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Neuensee.
The place is now called Ligota Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellguth | German Empire | Grottkau | 1936 |
| Neuensee | German Empire | Grottkau | 1939 |
| Ligota Wielka | Under Polish administration | Grodków | 1945 |
| Ligota Wielka | Poland | Opole | 1992 |