Vater
Vater () means "father" in German. It is also a surname. It may refer to: 

Abraham Vater, a German anatomist
Ampulla of Vater, an anatomic area named after Abraham Vater
VACTERL association, sometimes called VATER syndrome, a group of congenital anomalies
Christian Vater (organ builder), a German organ and harpsichord builder
Antoine Vater, a harpsichord builder in France.
Vater Percussion, an American drumstick and percussion accessory manufacturer
Vater (album), a Janus album

Other uses
Vatër,  the domestic hearth in Albanian folklore

See also
Vader (disambiguation)