"Ubuntu" is an ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". Ubuntu also means "I am what I am because of who we all are". The Ubuntu Linux distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.
Looks like a very nice motivation, very well melt into the spirit of Linux, Open Source and in the and... altruism. Ubuntu maintainers seem to understand well this spirit and I can only wish all the best to them and this distro.
Can't wait to give a test ride myself as soon as possible.
Ubuntu.