On September 22, 2020, tech mogul Elon Musk and his partner, Canadian musician Grimes, welcomed their daughter into the world. The couple named their newborn Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, and the internet was abuzz with questions about how to pronounce the unique name.
Musk and Grimes have been known for their creative and unique names, such as their other children, X Æ A-12 and Kai. But how to pronounce Exa Dark Sideræl Musk? While Musk, Exa and Dark are easy pronunciations, mother of newborn Exa Dark Sideræl Musk shared that the correct phonetic pronunciation of her daughter’s name is “sigh-deer-ee-el”.
The name Exa is of Greek origin and means “leader” or “protector”. Dark is a common English name, while Sideræl is of Latin origin and means “of the stars”.
Musk and Grimes are known for their unique and creative names, and this one is no exception. Exa Dark Sideræl Musk is a beautiful name that reflects the couple’s love of science and technology. With a name like this, it’s no wonder that Exa Dark Sideræl Musk is already a star in the making.