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Throughout the world, Uwe (Uwe , Уве , אובה ) is a widespread boy's given name. The first name Uwe is characteristic of Western Europe, particularly Germany, where it is a common male name, Austria, where it is quite a rare male name, and Switzerland. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Germany, Nigeria, and Austria. Very seldom, Uwe is the last name as well as the forename.
Uwe is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Uwe Rappke ; Ove , the fictional character of the Bert Diaries; Ove , the fictional character in the novel "A Man Called Ove" and Ove Sundberg , character in Solsidan.
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