Spa is a town in Blegium which was called Aquae Spadanae by the Romans. The word spa as in "a place where mineral-rich spring water is used to give medicinal baths" comes from this.

Spa is the name of a city in Belgium -

In itself it has NO meaning -

Famous for the spring water - a resort since the XIVth century - -

Spa is also a brand of mineral water in Belgium -

Anglo Saxons use the name of that city to designate mineral water springs -

So it is used as a regular name -

Exemple

White Sulphur Springs in WV has famous resort "Greenbrier" with a spa -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spa,_Belgiu...

Spa is the name of a village, famous for its spring water

Also the home of a famous racing circuit: Spa Francorchamps.

1955 Belgian Grand Prix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAiKovUL8FM

The Spa 24 - /DRIVE Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNy1JXdSWg

Total 24h of Spa - Highlights - Blancpain Endurance Series 2013 HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06ZqfEyVuSY

Amazing CLASSIC ENDURANCE RACING at Spa Classic - CER Racing - Ford GT40 Lola T70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N-HaHgkcu4

A mineral spring that gives health...a fountain of youth.