Węża was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Prockendorf.
The place is now called Węża and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prockendorf | German Empire | Neisse | 1939 |
| Węża | Under Polish administration | Nysa | 1945 |
| Węża | Poland | Opole | 1992 |