Shura - name meaning and origin

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