'Artemas' originates from Greek, specifically the name 'Ἀρτέμας', related to the name 'Artemis' and the root 'artem-' meaning 'safe' or 'unharmed'.

'Artemas' passed from Greek 'Ἀρτέμας' into Latin as 'Artemas' and entered English usage largely via the Greek New Testament and later biblical tradition.

Initially associated with the notion of 'safe' or linked to the goddess name 'Artemis', over time it has become primarily used as a personal (given) name with biblical associations.