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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

Shura

OriginRussian diminutive of Alexander
Meaning"defending men"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Shura as a girl's name
NB Rank#8086

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Variation of Alexander

Famous Shuras

  • Shura Taft

    Australian TV presenter

Shura in pop culture

  • Shura

    character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"

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