Zanjeer Name Meaning

The name Zanjeer is of Indian origin and it translates to 'Chain' in English. It has Persian roots and it is most commonly used in India among the Muslim community. It gained popularity after the release of the Bollywood film of the same name "Zanjeer," starring Amitabh Bachchan in 1973.

As it is not a common name for individuals, there are no notable people with the name Zanjeer. However, there was a Labrador Retriever named Zanjeer who served as a detection dog with the Mumbai Police in India. Zanjeer the dog detected more than 3,329 kg of the explosive RDX, 600 detonators, 249 hand grenades, and 6406 rounds of live ammunition during his service. He played a pivotal role in the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts investigations and saving numerous lives.