Chrysoprase
apple-green quartz gem
GenderGirlOriginGreek (gemstone, 'gold leek')Say itKRIS-oh-prayzPopularityextremely rare
Pronounced KRIS-oh-prayz
About the name Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase glows in a fresh apple-green that ancient Greeks and Egyptians treasured. It's a vibrant, nature-filled name unlike anything on the popular charts.
vibrant, fresh, and full of quiet vitality
Fun fact
Alexander the Great is said to have worn a chrysoprase in his belt for luck in battle.
Nicknames for Chrysoprase
ChrysPrase
Variations
ChryssaPrasine