Unisex name · Greek
Shura
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: defender, protectorShura is a gender-neutral name that comes from Greek and means "defender, protector". It is used in Russian.
- Meaning
- Defender, protector
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Say it
- SHOO-ra
Meaning and origin of Shura
As a gender-neutral name, Shura comes from Greek and means "defender, protector". It is used in Russian.
Say it SHOO-ra. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Shura on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Shura on 3 lists.
“Another Russian pet form of Alexandra, rare outside Russia”
From Nicknames for Alexa, classic nicknames for Alexa
“Defender, protector; Russian pet form for both genders. Say SHOO-ra”
From Gender neutral names, unisex names from Africa, the Middle East and Europe
“Short for Aleksandr or Aleksandra: defender of men; Greek”
From Russian boy names, more Russian pet names for boys
Other forms of Shura
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AlexDefender, protector (Greek, unisex)
Names spelled like Shura
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- AlexanderDefender of men (Greek, boy)
- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- AlexisHelper, defender (Greek, boy)
- SandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- WilhelminaResolute protector (Germanic, girl)
- WilliamResolute protector (Germanic, boy)
- WilmaResolute protector (Germanic, girl)
- AleksandraDefender of the people (Greek, girl)
- AlexaDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- AlexandreDefender of men (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Shura
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More names from Greek
- LucasMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
- ChristianFollower of Christ (Greek, boy)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- IrenePeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
- IrisA rainbow (Greek, girl)
- LeonA lion (Greek, boy)
- SofiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- SophieWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
Shura: common questions
What does the name Shura mean?
Shura comes from Greek and means "defender, protector".
Is Shura a boy or girl name?
Shura is used for both boys and girls.
Where does the name Shura come from?
Shura comes from Greek and means "defender, protector". Today it is used in Russian.
How do you pronounce Shura?
Say SHOO-ra. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
What are other forms of Shura?
Forms of Shura with the same meaning and origin include Alex (English).
What middle names go with Shura?
Middle names that flow well with Shura include Adeline, Augustine, Drake, Joseph and Nathan. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.