- Original: Ἀβιάθαρ - Transliteration: Abiathar - Phonetic: ab-ee-ath'-ar - Definition: Abiathar = father of abundance 1. the name of a high priest - Origin: of hebrew origin H54 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Proper Name Masculine - Strong's: Of hebrew origin [ H54 ]; Abiathar an Israelite: - Abiathar.