Short Film ‘My Name Is’ Shows Why We Need to Embrace the Power of our Names Regardless of Western Expectations

When it comes to the meaning of a name, there is a lot to unpack, so please bear with me while I sort through my feelings here. My name, Chourouk, means sunrise in Arabic. Some of you might be thinking it’s a beautiful name (and it is). Who wouldn’t want their name to be linked to the sun, right? I love the meaning of my name: it encapsulates something beautiful, vibrant, and warm, which I like to think matches with who I am. Author: Chourouk Gorrab Category: CULTURE Listen to the full story, or read it online - also available in Easy Read. For more Culture-related stories, head to https://www.thespillmag.com/culture