Świeca was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Lichtenfeld.
The place is now called Świeca and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swieca | German Empire | Adelnau | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Świeca | Poland | Ostrów Wielkopolski | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Lichtenfeld | German Empire | Ostrowo | 1939 |
| Świeca | Poland | Ostrów Wielkopolski | 1945 |
| Świeca | Poland | Kalisz | 1992 |