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.
About 18 boys were named Emmaus in 2025.
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
