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The following list was compiled in Hebrew by the contemporary Moroccan rabbi Abraham Coriat (b. 1730, Tetuan, Morocco; d. 1805, Livorno, Italy).
Morocco had the largest Jewish community in the Islamic world.
For convenience, the names are arranged here alphabetically according to their Latin-script forms, rather than in the original Hebrew alphabetical order.
The list is comprehensive but not exhaustive, in 18th-20th century sources more given names can be found.

• Aisha — Arabic, “alive” or “living.”

• Alba — Spanish, “dawn.”

• Alia and Allou — Arabic "elevated."

• Arbouz — Meaning uncertain, since the Hebrew spelling contains ע likely of Arabic origins.

• Azibuena — Certainly of medieval Spanish origin; the precise meaning is debated.

• Aziza — Arabic, “beloved” or “dear.”

• Azouna — Meaning uncertain.

• Batsheva — Biblical Hebrew.

• Bellida — Old Spanish, “very beautiful.”

• Bendicha — Spanish, “blessed.”

• Bienvenida — Spanish, “welcome.”

• Clara — Spanish, “clear.”

• Dona — Spanish, “lady.”

• Elisheba — Biblical Hebrew.

• Esther — Biblical

• Estrella — Spanish, “star.”

• Fadueña — Spanish compound: fada (“fairy”) + dueña (“lady”).

• Fermoza and Hermoza — Spanish, “beautiful.”

• Flor and Florida — Spanish, “flower” / “flowering.”

• Franca — Spanish, “free.”

• Freha and Frehouna — From Arabic, “happy” or “joyful.”

• Gracia — Spanish, “grace.”

• Hadra — Arabic, “presence.”

• Hanna — Biblical Hebrew.

• Hefsiba — Biblical Hebrew.

• Horabuena — Spanish, “good hour.”

• Itto — Probably of Arabic origin; the name is also used by Muslims in Morocco.

• Izza — Probably of Arabic origin; the name is also used by Muslims in Morocco.

• Jamila, with the diminutive Jimol — Arabic, “beautiful.”

• Johar and Johara — Arabic, “gem” or “jewel.”

• Kamra — Arabic, “moon.”

• Leah — Biblical Hebrew.

• Ledicia — Spanish, “delight.”

• Linda — Spanish, “beautiful.”

• Lumbre — Spanish, “light.”

• Luna — Spanish, “moon.”

• Maknin — Arabic, “goldfinch.”

• Marzouka — Arabic, “blessed with provision.”

• Mazaltov — Hebrew, “good luck.”

• Meliha — Arabic, “beautiful.”

• Meriam, with the diminutive Mira — Biblical Hebrew.

• Messaouda — Arabic, “blessed” or “happy.”

• Mnano — Probably derived from the Arabic name Menana, “generous.”

• Nahla — Arabic, “bee.”

• Nejma, with the diminutive Nejum — Arabic, “star.”

• Nuna — Possibly a diminutive of any name containing n.

• Oro — Spanish, “gold.”

• Orodueña — Spanish compound: oro (“gold”) + dueña (“lady”).

• Orovida — Spanish compound: oro (“gold”) + vida (“life”).

• Paloma — Spanish, “dove.”

• Plata — Spanish, “silver.”

• Preciada — Spanish, “precious” or “beloved.”

• Preciosa — Spanish, “precious.”

• Querida — Spanish, “beloved.”

• Rahel — Biblical Hebrew.

• Rahma — Arabic, “mercy.”

• Raqus — from Arabic, “dancer.”

• Reina — Spanish, “queen.”

• Rivka — Biblical Hebrew.

• Rosa — Spanish, “rose.”

• Saada and Saadouna — From Arabic, “happiness” or “good fortune.”

• Sara — Biblical Hebrew.

• Sasbona — From the medieval Sephardic given name Sitbona, probably an Arabic–Spanish compound meaning “good lady.”

• Sette — Arabic, “lady.”

• Simha — Hebrew, “joy.”

• Sol — Spanish, “sun.”

• Sultana — Arabic, “ruler.”

• Tamar, with the diminutive Tamo — Biblical Hebrew.

• Tata — Possibly a diminutive of any name containing t.

• Yakut — Arabic, “gemstone.”

• Yamna — Arabic; associated with the “right side,” and by extension good fortune or blessing.

• Yochebed — Biblical Hebrew.

• Zahara — Arabic, “flower.”

• Ziporah — Biblical Hebrew.

Hi! Thought I’d ask for some advice here.
I’m finishing my 4th year of a 6-year medical program (roughly equivalent to MS3, although not all MS3 rotations are included). So far I’ve completed Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Dermatology, and Geriatrics.
I have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

This year has also been very difficult for me medically. I’m dealing with a connective tissue disorder causing chronic pain, mobility limitations, and neurological/cervical involvement. I’m hopeful treatment and rehabilitation will improve things over the next few years, but it has definitely changed what I value in a career.
I absolutely loved the preclinical years of medicine. Molecular biology, physiology, histology, pathology, immunology—understanding mechanisms is what really excites me. I originally thought I’d do IM followed by Hematology (or Allergy & Immunology).

I’m one of those students who remembers genes, CD markers, signaling pathways, and metabolic pathways because I genuinely enjoy the biology behind disease. I love understanding why therapies work, and why disease happens.

I’m currently doing research in a bone marrow transplant department, studying how genetic variants affect HSCT outcomes, and I absolutely love it. I do the statistical analyses myself, enjoy light programming (former CS major) and hope research will remain a major part of my career.

What surprised me this year is how much I didn’t enjoy the day-to-day clinical work. The wards left me physically and emotionally exhausted (partly due to my own health). I enjoyed talking with patients, but I can’t picture myself doing it all day. I also realized I don’t enjoy procedures (even just placing lines or catheter) at all.
During Internal Medicine my friends joked that I was always disappearing to see the hematology patients. I also spent some time in outpatient hematology and liked it, but even there I found myself much more interested in discussing mutations and molecular diagnostics than routine CLL follow-up visits.
Watching the residents and some classmates also made me realize that I’m probably not a “true internist.” Many of my classmates thrive on long ward days, helping with procedures, and are not afraid of 26-hour shifts (that I wouldn’t be able to medically survive). I realized I love the science of Internal Medicine much more than its daily practice.

Recently I’ve started thinking seriously about pathology. On paper it seems to fit many of my interests: diagnostic reasoning, integrating morphology with immunohistochemistry and molecular testing, and having a direct impact on treatment decisions. The lifestyle also seems much more compatible with my physical limitations. Hematopathology, in particular, sounds fascinating.
My concerns are:

1. How clinically integrated is pathology? Do you stay engaged with the patient’s history, imaging, labs, and overall clinical picture, or does it eventually become “just looking at slides”?

2. Is there room for translational or clinical research (biomarkers, treatment response, clinical trials), or is research mostly focused on diagnostics?

3. Do pathologists ever follow what happens to patients after signing out a case, or do you rarely see the outcomes?

4. Do pathologists keep up with new therapies even if they aren’t prescribing them? I don’t want to lose the connection to changes that happen in clinical medicine.

5. Finally… how big a part of residency are autopsies? They honestly intimidate me. I didn’t really like Anatomy labs.

6. If I have glasses and cervical neck issues, will it be a problem for me to look down microscopes? Our entire histology/pathology courses used digital slides, so I don’t have a lot of experience with microscopy.

I know the real answer is probably to do a pathology elective, and I plan to. But I’d love to hear from practicing pathologists—Based on what I’ve written, does pathology sound like it might be a good fit?

I want to find my niche and not to feel like every round shows me what’s not for me.