What is ove name in english?

The name Ove is a rare, Scandinavian name that is predominantly used in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. It is a shortened version of the Old Norse name Áleifr or Olafr, which means "ancestor's descendant" or "forefather". Ove is often associated with traits such as loyalty, honesty, and confidence. It gained wider recognition in the English-speaking world due to the popularity of the novel "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman, which was later made into a film.