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The name Aviyatar (Abiathar) is an ancient biblical Hebrew name composed of two linguistic elements: "Avi" meaning my father or father, and "Yatar" meaning surplus, advantage, or excellence. The accepted interpretation of the name is "father of abundance" or "father of excellence," expressing the idea of a father who provides surplus, abundance, and virtue to his children. Another interpretation connects the name to the word "Atar" meaning place, so "Aviyatar" can also be understood as "father of the place" or "father of the dwelling," symbolizing stability, security, and rootedness. In the Bible, Abiathar is a central and moving figure in the history of the Kingdom of Israel. Abiathar son of Ahimelech was a high priest during the reign of King David and was the sole survivor of the massacre of the priests of Nob carried out by Doeg the Edomite on King Saul's orders. When Saul suspected that the priests of Nob had aided the fugitive David, he ordered the execution of all the priests and residents of the city. Abiathar escaped to David and joined him in his journeys, carrying with him the ephod - the priestly garment used for inquiring of God. For many years, Abiathar was a faithful spiritual advisor to David, serving alongside him in all his deliberations. He remained loyal to the king even during Absalom's rebellion, when many abandoned David. However, at the end of David's days, when the struggle for royal succession erupted between Adonijah and Solomon, Abiathar chose to support Adonijah, contrary to the priest Zadok who supported Solomon. After Solomon's ascension to power, Abiathar was removed from the priesthood and exiled to Anathoth, but his life was spared due to his long loyalty to David. The name Aviyatar carries profound meanings of loyalty, survival in the face of adversity, and connection to spiritual roots. It symbolizes inner strength, the ability to cope with loss and move forward, and also the complexity of moral choices. Abiathar the priest was a man of principles who remained faithful to his beliefs even when they led him into conflict with the ruling power. In modern Israeli culture, the name Aviyatar is perceived as a strong and respected name, carrying a rich historical legacy and symbolizing an independent character, commitment to values, and deep connection to Jewish tradition. It is a name suitable for parents seeking a name with profound biblical significance that combines both strength and spiritual sensitivity.

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1 Samuel 22:21 - And Abiathar told David that Saul had slain the priests of the Lord

In Kabbalah, the name Aviyatar represents the connection between the supreme paternal dimension and the earthly dimension. The combination of "Avi" - symbolizing the divine source and spiritual abundance, with "Yatar" - surplus and abundance, alludes to the flow of blessing from the higher worlds to the physical world. Abiathar the priest, as the sole survivor of the Nob massacre, symbolizes the principle of spiritual survival and the continuity of the priestly lineage. Abiathar's carrying of the ephod represents the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds, and the ability to receive divine guidance in crisis situations.

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Evyatar Banai - Israeli actor, director and multidisciplinary artist | Evyatar Lazar - Israeli film and television actor | Evyatar Ashkenazi - former Israeli footballer

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