Zangief Name meanings & History

The name Zangief is derived from the Russian word 'zangev', meaning 'cruel' or 'harsh'. Anglicized spelling of the Russified form of the Ossetian surname Зæнджиаты (Zændžiaty). It is derived from the Persian word zangi meaning "dark-skinned" or a "Negro". This name was made popular by the Russian wrestler from the Street Fighter series, who took his namesake from the Soviet wrestler Victor Zangiev. Zangief is a very uncommon name that is mostly associated with the video game 'Street Fighter'. It is more likely to be used as a nickname or in reference to the character rather than as a given name for a child.

Zodiac Sign of Zangief: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zangief:

Z: Zombie,Zodiac,Zigzag,Zany,Zen

A: Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Action,Assertive

N: Nitpicking,Neurosis,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Nice,Neat

G: Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine,Gregarious

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain

F: Festive,Fun-loving,Fiery,Friendly

Zangief is:

• a Boring name
• a Classic name
• a Complex name
• a Delicate name
• a Mature name

Famous People

The name Zangief is not associated with any famous people or notable figures.