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♂ Shura (boy)
What does Shura mean?
Shura 
as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Shura) is of Russian and Greek origin, and the meaning of Shura is "man's defender". Short form of Alexander. Used as a nickname for a man in Russia.
STARTS WITH Sh-
Variations
VARIANTS Schura, Shoura
OTHER FORMS VIA ALEXANDER Sacha, Sasha
CREATIVE FORMS(male) Shurat, ..
(female) Shusa, ..
MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Shura Edward (S.E.), ..
How popular is Shura?
Shura is an unusual first name for men but a somewhat prominent surname for all people (#102173 out of 150436, Top 68%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Which version is better?
Prominent variation forms of Shura (NOT RANKED) are Alexander (#11 IN RECENT RANKINGS) and Sasha. Adoption of these relations of Shura was more pronounced among parents 3 decades ago (MEDIAN #1010) and is somewhat less today (#1005, 36% LESS USAGE). (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)
Similar Names
Suggested similar-sounding names are Shaka, Shea, Shia, Shiva, Shoda, Shug and Sturm. Like Shura, these names are not commonly used.
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