Nineveh in Persian
نینوا Neynavâ
/ˈnɪnɪvə/
Nineveh in Persian: نینوا (Neynavâ). In English, Nineveh means the capital of ancient Assyria, now Mosul, Iraq.
Persian words for Nineveh
- ancient capital of Assyria
- نینوا Neynavâ
English meaning of Nineveh
- proper noun The capital of ancient Assyria, now Mosul, Iraq.
- proper noun A governorate in Northern Iraq.
Synonyms of Nineveh
Nineveh in other languages
Questions about Nineveh in Persian
- What is the meaning of Nineveh in Persian?
- Nineveh in Persian is نینوا (Neynavâ).
- معنی Nineveh چیست؟
- Nineveh: نینوا (Neynavâ).
- What does Nineveh mean in English?
- Nineveh means the capital of ancient Assyria, now Mosul, Iraq.
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