A lot of people have been searching for and asking about the symbolism in my artist name. I’ve posted this on social media a few times over the years, but here’s a web version for anyone Googling, plus a breakdown of the graphic in text below.
I would like to thank the Universe for this name, because it’s unveiled itself to me over the years and I am super grateful for it. In Crackhead Angel, I sing “and if I’m dead, then what’s the name for? Or am I too complexed to save y’all, did I trip and make this all up in my mind?” because it genuinely makes me wonder. The Universe gave me this name so that I can in turn prove the universe exists through this symbolism and graphic alone.
With love, NEO 10Y
pronounced:
knee oh ten why
original word:
neoteny
meaning:
the retention of childhood characteristics in the adult
spiritual essence:
open heart / oneness
parallel with given name:
nik(hil) thakkar = N T = NEO 10Y
NIKHIL
(sanskrit meaning)
COMPLETE
symbolism:
NEO + ONE (ONENESS)
(1 + 0) = COMPLETE binary code
Y = questions, curiosity