Sephardic Jews are also commonly known as Spanish Jews, Iberian Jews or Sephardim. Additionally, they can also be referred to as Ladino-speaking Jews due to their use of the medieval Spanish dialect. Some other synonyms for Sephardic Jews include Mediterranean Jews, Middle Eastern Jews, or Jews of North African and Arab origin. These terms reflect the diverse backgrounds and geographical locations of Sephardic Jews who trace their origins to historical Jewish communities within the Ottoman Empire, Spain, Portugal, and North Africa. However, it is noteworthy that despite having different cultures, they have a common Sephardic identity and rich traditions.