The spelling of the word "luve" is not commonly used in English. However, it can be seen in older literature, such as in the works of William Shakespeare. The spelling of "luve" corresponds to the phonetic transcription /lʌv/. The letter "u" is used to represent the sound of the short "u" in "love". This spelling is not widely used today, as "love" is the accepted spelling of the word.
The word "luve" is derived from Middle English "luf", which in turn is derived from Old English "lufu". Both Middle English and Old English words can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*lubō". Additionally, this Proto-Germanic root is connected to the Old Norse word "lǫgr", which means "affection, love". The word "luve" eventually evolved into the modern English word "love", with changes in spelling and pronunciation over time.