Meaning
Ninawa (Iraq)
Linguistic Origin
Assyrian
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
ŲŲŲŲŲ
Urdu
ŲÛŲŲÛŲ°
Persian
ŲÛŲŲا
Turkish
Ninova
Bengali
āĻ¨āĻŋāĻ¨āĻā§āĻš
Indonesian
Niniwe
Pashto
ŲÛŲŲÛ
Alternate Spellings
Graceful and timeless, the name Nineveh is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ninawa (Iraq)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.
While popular in Ancient regions, Nineveh has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Nineveh is the ancient city traditionally identified with the people to whom Prophet Yunus (AS) was sent, whose repentance is described in the Quran (37:139-148).
While popular in Ancient regions, Nineveh has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Nineveh is the ancient city traditionally identified with the people to whom Prophet Yunus (AS) was sent, whose repentance is described in the Quran (37:139-148).
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Etymology
From Nineveh, the ancient Assyrian capital across the Tigris from Mosul - in Islamic tradition the city of the prophet Yunus (Jonah).
Islamic Significance
Nineveh, across the Tigris from Mosul, is in Islamic tradition the city of the Prophet Yunus, whose shrine stood there.
Cultural / Regional Usage
A less commonly used given name.