Sajna Wielka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Schrankheim, Groß.
The place is now called Sajna Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schrankheim, Groß | German Empire | Rastenburg | 1939 |
| Sajna Wielka | Under Polish administration | Kętrzyn | 1945 |
| Sajna Wielka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |