Shura - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Shura \

, also used as boy's name Shura, is of Russian origin. Diminutive form of Alexander (Greek) "man's defender". Used in Russia as a nickname for a man.

Shura has 1 variant form: Shurka.

For more information, see also the related name Alexandra.

Baby names that sound like Shura are Shara, Shera, Shyra and Shira.

Shura is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl name Shura. Compare Shura with its variant form and related girl names.