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Shura
OriginRussian diminutive of Alexander
Meaning"defending men"
About Shura
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.
Pronounced SHOO-ruh.
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- Shura Taft
Australian TV presenter
Shura in pop culture
- Shura
character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"
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