View Message

[Facts] origin of the name jade
does anyone know the meaning and the origin of the name jade? where was the gem first discovered?
vote up1vote down

Replies

Go to this website, to read all about the history of jade and the meaning of its name:http://www.gemstone.org/jade.html-- Nanaea
vote up1vote down
Please tell me about the origins and etymology of the name JADE
vote up1vote down
According to Merriam-Webster: Etymology: Middle English
1 : a broken-down, vicious, or worthless horse
2 a : a disreputable woman b : a flirtatious girl
vote up1vote down