Şura means “short form of Aleksandr (Shura)”. It probably comes from Russian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Şura is a name of Russian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Şura mean?
Literal meaning
Şura is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “short form of Aleksandr (Shura)”. Its elements are Russian in origin.
Russian diminutive
Şura in Turkish
What does Şura mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Şura. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “short form of Aleksandr (Shura)” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Şura come from?
Russian, borrowing. From Russian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Şura a Turkish name?
Yes. Şura is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Russian.
Şura across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ŞuraLatin | Girl | same as above: “short form of Aleksandr (Shura)” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Şura
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Şura | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Şura
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Şura rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KebuterGirl“pigeon, dove”same language (turkish)
- ZeynîBoy“relating to adornment”same language (turkish)
- KanturalıUnisex“one who lives richly”same language (turkish)
- AbdülvahapBoy“servant of the Bestower”same language (turkish)
- YandilUnisex“heart's companion, beloved”same language (turkish)
- AypareGirl“piece of the moon”same language (turkish)
- EdeBoy“grandfather; elder brother”same language (turkish)
- NurnigârUnisex“luminous beloved”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Şura
What does the name Şura mean?
Şura means “short form of Aleksandr (Shura)”. It probably comes from Russian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Şura a girl's or a boy's name?
Şura is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Şura come from?
Şura is of Russian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Şura?
Şura is recorded for Turkish. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Şura have?
Şura has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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