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Well, maybe it would help to have some background on the name: Kubernetes is Greek for 'helsman' or 'pilot' [1].

Actually cybernetics originates from kubernetes.

With all due respect, you don't only "feel" silly.

A catchy name, with fewer syllables, or fun acronym has some value does it not?

If it makes you feel any better, in chat most of us call it k8s (kates).

Naming is hard, dude. That and cache invalidation ;) Finding non-copyrighted names doubly so.