Śwignajno Wielkie was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Groß Schwignainen.
The place is now called Śwignajno Wielkie and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Schwignainen | German Empire | Sensburg | 1939 |
| Śwignajno Wielkie | Under Polish administration | Mrągowo | 1945 |
| Śwignajno Wielkie | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |