Shura - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Shura \

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

Shura has 2 variant forms: Schura and Shoura.

Baby names that sound like Shura are Chiro, Chairo, Charro and Czar.

Shura is an uncommon first name for men 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 boy name Shura. Compare Shura with its variant forms and related boy names.