Uwe
OO-veh
German, from Old Norse
"edge; fear"
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Updated Fri Mar 21 2025
Uwe Origin and Meaning
The name Uwe is a boy's name meaning "edge; fear".
The German form of the Scandinavian name Ove, pronounced similarly with a V sound in the middle. This unique mini-name was most popular in Germany from the 1930s to the 1960s, reaching its peak popularity as the 7th most popular boy name of the time. Notable namesakes include footballer Uwe Seeler and keyboardist Uwe Fahrenkrog-Petersen.