Nephrite
tough green jade variety
GenderBoyOriginGreek ('nephros,' kidney, for old belief it cured kidney ailments')Say itNEF-ritePopularityextremely rare
Pronounced NEF-rite
About the name Nephrite
Nephrite is one of two true jade minerals, tough and deep green, historically carved into tools and talismans. It's a resilient, ancient-rooted name.
resilient, ancient-rooted, and quietly tough
Fun fact
Nephrite jade is so tough that ancient cultures carved it into axe heads and weapons.
Nicknames for Nephrite
NephRite
Variations
NephriFrite