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Shura

βš₯
SHOO-rah'SHOO-rah'2 syllables
πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussian
Artistic

MEANING

Defender of men

ORIGIN

Slavic

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name Alexander or Alexandra, originating from the Greek name Alexandros

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a diminutive form for both Alexander and Alexandra in Russian-speaking countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used widely during the Soviet era as a gender-neutral form of traditional names.

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦Arabic
Melodic

MEANING

Consultation

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic word 'shūrā', meaning 'consultation' or 'council'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Shura is a concept in Islamic culture referring to the process of decision-making.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Mentioned in the Quran as a principle for mutual consultation in affairs.

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