Shura \sh(u)-ra\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Shura), is of Russian origin. Diminutive form of Alexander (Greek) "man's defender". Used in Russia as a nickname for a man.

Shura has 1 variant form: Shurka.

For more information, see also the related name Alexandra.

Baby names that sound like Shura are Shara, Shera, Shyra and Shira.