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Kubernetes—Fun Facts

Explore the interesting background of Kubernetes, including the origin of its name, the symbolic meaning of its logo, and the popular shorthand K8s. Understand these fun facts to deepen your appreciation of Kubernetes while preparing for further DevOps learning.

Origin of Kubernetes

The name “Kubernetes” comes from the Greek word meaning “helmsman,” a nautical/sailing term for the person who steers a ship. The wheel of a ship is also called the “helm,” which is obviously where the Kubernetes logo comes from.

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