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Emmaus

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How to Pronounce Emmaus

Pronounced ə-MAY-əs /əˈmeɪ.əs/Medium

Meaning: From the biblical village Emmaus — from Hebrew/Aramaic, 'warm springs' (hammat); a place-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Warm springs: Emmaus is the biblical village — 'warm springs'. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'ə-MAY-əs').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Aramaic
MeaningFrom the biblical village Emmaus — from Hebrew/Aramaic, 'warm springs' (hammat); a place-name
U.S. rank (2024)#5711 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Emmaus comes from the biblical village Emmaus — from Hebrew/Aramaic, 'warm springs' (hammat). It is famous as the place to which the risen Jesus walked with two disciples on the road, who recognized him only when he broke bread (the 'Road to Emmaus'). A devout, lyrical place-name (said 'ə-MAY-əs'; nickname Emmy).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, warm-springs at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Emmaus means 'warm springs' (Hebrew/Aramaic hammat) — the village where the risen Jesus walked with two disciples who recognized him in the breaking of bread — a devout, lyrical place-name (said 'ə-MAY-əs').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Emmaus — place-name

Variations

EmausEmmaous

Nicknames

Emmy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emmaus mean?

Emmaus is the biblical village, 'warm springs' (Hebrew/Aramaic).

How do you pronounce Emmaus?

It's said ə-MAY-əs /əˈmeɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emmaus a boy or girl name?

Emmaus is a boy's name.

How popular is Emmaus?

Emmaus is a very rare name in the U.S.

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