Zielnowo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Sellen.
The place is now called Zielnowo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sellen | German Empire | Schlawe i.Pom. | 1939 |
| Zielnowo | Under Polish administration | Sławno | 1945 |
| Zielnowo | Poland | Koszalin | 1992 |