Evyatar: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶבְיָתָר
Pronounced ev-yah-TAR
Meaning of Evyatar
Evyatar is read as avi-yeter, "the father gives in abundance". Abiathar the priest escaped from Nob and stood loyally by King David.
And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
וַיִּמָּלֵט בֵּן־אֶחָד לַאֲחִימֶלֶךְ בֶּן־אֲחִטוּב וּשְׁמוֹ אֶבְיָתָר וַיִּבְרַח אַחֲרֵי דָוִד׃
Evyatar in Hebrew
Evyatar is written אביתר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶבְיָתָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- תTav
- רResh
Gematria value: 613 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningthe father gives abundance
- Pronunciationev-yah-TAR
- Hebrewאביתר
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Evyatar ranked #85 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (205 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #57, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | 205 |
| 2023 | 101 | 163 |
| 2022 | 76 | 219 |
| 2021 | 82 | 221 |
| 2020 | 80 | 223 |
| 2019 | 70 | 250 |
| 2018 | 65 | 291 |
| 2017 | 58 | 318 |
| 2016 | 64 | 296 |
| 2015 | 57 | 348 |
| 2014 | 62 | 322 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Evyatar
What does the name Evyatar mean?
Evyatar is read as avi-yeter, "the father gives in abundance". Abiathar the priest escaped from Nob and stood loyally by King David.
How do you pronounce Evyatar?
Evyatar is pronounced ev-yah-TAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Evyatar in Hebrew?
Evyatar is written אביתר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶבְיָתָר).
Is Evyatar a biblical name?
Yes. Evyatar appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 22:20.
How popular is the name Evyatar in Israel?
In 2024, Evyatar ranked #85 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (205 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #57, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Evyatar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביתר adds up to 613 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Tav 400 + Resh 200).
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