Emmaus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeh-MAH-us / /ɛˈmɑː.əs/Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'the one who is sent'; Greek: 'to send'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Emmaus is associated with the biblical town mentioned in the New Testament, symbolizing a place of revelation. The Greek origin relates to the verb 'emao,' meaning to send, reflecting themes of mission and purpose.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Emmas
- Emau
International Variants
- Emmanouil (Greek)
- Emaus (Spanish)
Famous people named Emmaus
Emmaus — biblical figure.
Fictional characters named Emmaus
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Emmaus was first seen in the United States in 2007. Emmaus has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Emmaus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Emmaus
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 |