Zelislaw was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Żelisław.
The place is now called Żelisław and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zelislaw | Russian Empire | Seradz | 1914 |
| Żelisław | Poland | Sieradz | 1921 |
| Żelisław | German Empire | Kalisch | 1939 |
| Żelisław | Poland | Kalisz | 1945 |
| Żelisław | Poland | Sieradz | 1992 |