Shura

Russian diminutive of Alexander

"defending men"

Shura Origin and Meaning

The name Shura is a boy's name of Russian origin meaning "defending men".

Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of that "sure" sound.

Famous People Named Shura

• Shura Taft Australian TV presenter

The name Shura in Pop Culture

• Shura character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"