Shura - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Shura \sh(u)-ra\ 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 a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Shura. Click here to compare Shura with related baby names.