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Mimir

observability

A horizontally scalable, highly available, multi-tenant time series database for Prometheus metrics

Pronunciation

Correct

MIM-eer

/ˈmɪmɪr/

Named after Mímir, the Norse god of wisdom and the keeper of the Well of Wisdom. The anglicised pronunciation stresses the first syllable.

Source: grafana.com(official spec)

Accepted Variants

Accepted Variant

MIH-mir

/ˈmɪmɪr/

Some speakers give the final syllable a short 'i' rather than a long 'ee'. Both are heard in the community.

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