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.

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Famous People Named Shura

• Shura Taft Australian TV presenter

Shura in Pop Culture

• Short form of Sashura (diminutive of both Aleksandr and Aleksandra)
• Shura character from the video game "Fire Emblem Fates"