It is a word of Arabic origin that means loin. It is the name of a star in the constellation Bigda. It is also called Mirak, Beta Ursa Majoris, Beta UMa or 46 Ursa Majoris. For the Chinese it is Tien Seuen and for the Hindus Pulaha.
Merak- refers to a star whose official name was approved on June 30, 2016, located in the constellation Ursa Maior-