Names Ove

Ove

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ove means 'wealth, prosperity'.
Pronunciation
In Scandinavian languages, Ove is pronounced as 'OH-veh'.
OO-veh(Swedish)
Popularity
Ove is not a common name outside of its Scandinavian origin countries. In Sweden, it was most popular in the 1920s but has not been in the top 100 since the 1950s. In Norway, it was most popular in the 1920s and has not been in the top 100 since the 1940s.

cartoon of the name Ove
Cartoon of Ove

Ove Name meanings & History

Ove is a Scandinavian name that is derived from the Old Norse name Auðr, which means 'wealth, fortune'. The name Ove means 'wealth, prosperity'. Probably a modern form of the Old Danish name Aghi, originally a short form of names that contain the Old Norse element egg "edge of a sword" or agi "awe, fear". Ove is used as a first name for boys in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Zodiac Sign of Ove: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Ove:

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete

V: Versatility,Vivacious,Vexing,Variety

E: Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Enliven

Ove is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Ove, including Swedish football player Ove Kindvall and Norwegian politician Ove Gjedde.

Related Names to Ove

Similar names to Ove include Ola, Ole, and Olav.

Ola cartoon Ola
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Ole cartoon Ole