How to Say “Uwe” in German

By Sophia Helen • Updated October 7, 2026

Uwe

Uwe is a masculine given name of German origin.

Uwe is used as a personal name for males.

Did you know?

While Uwe is a standard German name, it originates from Frisian, a minority language spoken along the North Sea coasts of Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.
Depending on its history, the name Uwe could stem from a root meaning 'sword'.
While it is a common German name, Uwe has a cousin in Scandinavia known as Ove.

Examples in context

Hallo Uwe!
Hi, Uwe!
Uwe ist mein Nachbar.
Uwe is my neighbor.
Ich habe Uwe gestern getroffen.
I met Uwe yesterday.
Ist das dein Bruder Uwe?
Is that your brother Uwe?

Example conversation

Felix and Julia are at a party.

Felix

Kennst du Uwe?
Do you know Uwe?
Julia

Nein, wer ist Uwe?
No, who is Uwe?
Felix

Uwe ist mein neuer Kollege.
Uwe is my new colleague.
Julia

Ich möchte ihn gerne treffen.
I would like to meet him.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries Uwe, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Sophia Helen

Hallo! I'm Sophia, a linguistic enthusiast with a flair for German language. From "Goodbye" to the nuances of regional variations, I delight in helping others to discover the richness and diversity of German vocabulary. When not penning comprehensive language guides, you can find me savoring a hot dog, cheering for football or exploring the beauty of nature. Sprache öffnet Welten (Language opens worlds) is my motto and I am here to open a new world for you – the German language world.

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