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Name Origin

Uwe is a German masculine given name. It is a short form of the Old High German name Udo, which means 'wealth' or 'prosperity.'

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Famous People

Uwe Seeler (1936-2022)

Footballer

  • Considered one of Germany's greatest footballers
  • Leading scorer for West Germany in the 1958 and 1970 World Cups
  • Won the German Football Championship four times with Hamburger SV

Uwe Boll (1965-)

Film director and producer

  • Known for directing controversial video game adaptations

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