Kochab is a star name that comes from the Arabic language, which means "the unguarded one." It is also known as β-Ursae Minoris or Beta Ursae Minoris, which is a scientific name. Another name for Kochab is Little Lady, which represents the smallness of its constellation, known as Ursa Minor. Kochab is a bright star located in the northern sky, and its apparent magnitude varies between 2.07 to 2.08. It is a giant yellow star that has a diameter of about 42 times the Sun's diameter and located about 126 light-years from Earth. Kochab is an essential reference point for navigation in the sky and a vital star in many cultures' mythology and traditions.