Hikoboshi (ひこぼし：彦星)

ひこぼし(hikoboshi) means "the male star", it is the common name of the star alpha Aquilae in Japan.

IAU Working Group Star Names

The name was discussed and approved by the IAU WGSN in 2023. Since α Aql is already named Altair and the name "Hikoboshi" is closely bound to this star, the IAU chose not to include it in the IAU-CSN. Applying this name to another star, won't be acceptable for the culture of origin.