Warm wells or hot springs
Derived from the Greek name of a town mentioned in the New Testament. It is likely of Hebrew or Aramaic origin, related to the word 'hammat', referring to thermal springs. The name is significant in Christian tradition as the site where Jesus appeared to two disciples after his resurrection.
Less common today
Emmaus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,299 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character mentioned in the Gospel of Luke as a destination for disciples · The Bible
