	In Chinese, (), meaning "Left Wall of Purple Forbidden Enclosure", refers to an asterism consisting of υ Draconis, ι Draconis, η Draconis, ζ Draconis, θ Draconis, 73 Draconis, γ Cephei and 23 Cassiopeiae. Consequently, the Chinese name for ζ Draconis itself is (, .), representing (), meaning "The Second Minister".