Uxue

oo-SHOO-eh

Basque, place name

"dove"

Uxue Origin and Meaning

The name Uxue is a girl's name meaning "dove".

This unique and enchanting name is very popular in the Basque Country. As a first name, Uxue derives from the town of Ujué and has religious significance: according to legend, the town was founded after a dove led a shepherd to an image of the Virgin Mary hidden in the rocks.