Janov was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Jansdorf.
The place is now called Janov and belongs to Czech Republic.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jansdorf | Austro-Hungary | Leitomischl | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Janov | Austro-Hungary | Leitomischl | before the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Janov | Czechoslovakia | Litomyšl | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Jansdorf | Czechoslovakia | Litomyšl | after the Treaty of Saint-Germain |
| Jansdorf | German Empire | Zwittau | 1938 |
| Janov | Czechoslovakia | Litomyšl | 1945 |
| Janov | Czechoslovakia | Svitavy | 1992 |
| Janov | Czech Republic | Svitavy | 1993 |