What Is x æ a xii?
x æ a xii is the name Elon Musk and Grimes gave their first child in May 2020. The unusual spelling uses letters and symbols from multiple writing systems, which makes the pronunciation non-obvious for many readers.
How to Pronounce x æ a xii
The name is typically pronounced "X Ash A Twelve." The symbol æ is read as the word "ash," and xii is read as the Roman numeral twelve, similar to the English word "twelve."
Origin and Background
Grimes explained the name on social media, noting that x represents the unknown variable, æ is her preferred spelling of "love," and a xii stands for "AI," referencing artificial intelligence. The combination reflects the couple's interest in technology and futurism.
For more background on the name's origin, you can read the explanation shared by Grimes on Twitter: Grimes on Twitter.
