'Alpheratz' originates from Arabic, specifically the phrase 'al-faras al-faras,' where 'al-faras' meant 'the horse.'

'al-faras al-faras' transformed into the medieval Latin 'Alpheratz,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Alpheratz.'

Initially, it referred to 'the horse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning as a star name.