- Original: Νινευΐ́ - Transliteration: Nineui - Phonetic: nin-yoo-ee' - Definition: Nineveh = offspring of ease: offspring abiding 1. the capital of the ancient kingdom of Assyria - Origin: of hebrew origin H5210 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Noun Location - Strong's: Of hebrew origin [ H5210 ]; Ninevi (that is Nineveh) the capital of Assyria: - Nineve.