52 Amazing and Meaningful Tattoo Ideas
A tattoo is not simply a fashion icon. A lot of people love them all
about the meaning behind them. It helps to express themselves and make
them unique or for remembrance.
So you want to get a tattoo? The first question you will have to ask –
what’s the meaning of your tattoo idea? We has separately published a
number of posts on tattoos with meanings. Just enjoy the summary of 52
meaningful tattoo ideas, which I hope you will find inspiration.
01. Calendar Cards
A creative way to remember the important dates. Photo — Link
02. Music Crazy Micro Tattoo
Excellent collaboration of music elements, notes, micro, etc. Photo — Link
03. Steampunk Tattoo
A realistic tattoo to demonstrate the mechanical and retro inspired design.
04. Bird Tattoo On Chest by Xoil
Bird tattoo in watercolor style
05. Realistic Trash Polka
Graffiti Style on the Canvas of Human Body [Photo — Link]
06. Religious Design Tattoo, with Clouds and Cherubs
[Photo — Link]
07. Red Rose Tattoo Ideas
Red Rose represents Love, Beauty and Romantic Love. [Photo — Link]
08. Poppy Flower Tattoo
Poppies have long been used as a symbol of sleep, peace, and death. Red
poppies have become a symbol of remembrance of soldiers who have died
during wartime.
09. Black Lily Rlower Tattoo
In Christianity, the lily symbolizes chastity and purity of Virgin Mary.
10. Red Tulip Tattoo
One of the most popular flowers in Europe in 17th century. Red tulip symbolizes true love. [Photo — Link]
11. Hibiscus Tattoo
Hibiscus has been the representation of many nations: Hibiscus syriacus
is the national flower of South Korea, and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the
national flower of Malaysia. The hibiscus is the national flower of the
Republic of Haiti. The red hibiscus is the flower of the Hindu goddess
Kali.
12. Gladiola Tattoo
The Gladioli is a flower that grows in the Mediterranean part of Europe,
it also can be found in Tropical Africa, Asia, and South Africa.
Gladiolus flowers represent sincerity and strength of character. [Photo — Link]
13. Lotus Tattoo
The lotus flower represents purification and faithfulness in Buddhism as
it grows from a murky water, while rising and blooming above the murk
to achieve enlightenment. [Photo — Link]
14. Cherry Blossom Tattoo
A Cherry blossom is a kind of flower that is fading and withered very
quickly. In the Japanese culture, this represents the transience of
life, which is often associated with Buddhism influence that states all
life is suffering and transitory. [Photo — Link]
15. Celtic Rose Cross Tattoo
Celtic Cross tattoo is one of religious tattoos, which is the symbol of
Christianity. When it is integrated with rose, it gives additional
meaning – love.
16. Angel wings tattoo
Angel wings are the main attribute of angel, which is the messenger of
God in human form. Angel tattoo is another religious tattoo for
expressing love of God. [Photo — Link]
17. Jesus Christ Tattoo
Jesus Christ tattoo is to express the belief and love of God, and his greatest sacrifice.
18. Buddhist Tattoo
Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in east Asia. Buddhist tattoo is an expression of the belief of Buddha or Buddhism.
19. Knot Tattoo
The endless knot is a symbol for family ties, marriage and it symbolizes union, and eternal bonds of devotion.
20. Demon Tattoo
A demon is considered an unclean spirit, sometimes a fallen angel, the
spirit of a deceased human in the Abrahamic traditions, including
ancient and medieval Christian demonology.
21. Aztec Tattoo
Aztec tattoo reminds people of Aztec civilization in the territory of Mexico before the Spanish conquest of the 16th century.
22. Gemini Tattoo
Gemini is an astrological sign. It is related to the mythological twins Castor and Pollux.
23. Polynesian Tribal Tattoo
24. Koi Fish Tattoo
25. Geisha Tattoo
26. Flowers Butterflies Tribal Tattoo
In some cultures, butterfly means soul or mind. In Japanese culture if a
butterfly enters your guestroom, the person whom you most love is
coming to see you. [Photo — Link]
27. 3D Butterfly Tattoo
28. Dragon Tattoo
In Chinese culture, people worship dragon for rain and better weather
for good harvest. In Japanese culture the dragon is also a symbol of
supernatural powers. [Photo — Link]
29. Dragon Tattoo
In Western cultures, dragons tend to be portrayed as embodiment's of evil that destroy villages and guard hoards of treasure. [Photo — Link]
30. Phoenix Tattoo
People love phoenix tattoo either because of its original beauty
attribute or symbolic meaning of the legendary bird, which represents
rebirth, strength, longevity. [Photo — Link]
31. Birds Tattoo
32. Skull Tattoo
Skulls may represent the vessel of the soul, or wisdom of ancestors, which could also symbolize death or eternal. [Photo — Link]
33. Skull Rose Tattoo
Skull rose tattoo combines the meanings of both skull and rose, which represents eternal love. [Photo — Link]
34. Feather Tattoo
A single fallen feather represents loss, birth, and luck. Eagle feathers
have great cultural and spiritual value to American Indians, which
symbolizes their celestial wisdom and communication with Spirit. [Photo — Link]
35. Dreamcatcher Tattoo
A dream catcher, is a hoop containing a web or net, decorated with
feathers and beads, which is believed to bring good dreams to its owner.
Good dreams are allowed to go through the hole in the web and bad
dreams are caught and trapped in the web. [Photo — Link]
36. Elephant Tattoo
An elephant is a heavy plant-eating mammal with symbolic meanings. An
elephant is primarily connected to strength, honor, stability and
patience. [Photo — Link]
37. Wolf Tattoo
The wild carnivorous mammal wolf conveys symbolic meanings of Sharp
intelligence, deep connection with instincts and Appetite for freedom. [Photo — Link]
38. Eagle Tattoo
The eagle is loved by people as it’s a symbol of freedom. The bald eagle
was chosen as the emblem of the United States of America. [Photo — Link]
39. Star Tattoo
An star Tattoo may stand for hope, goals, protection, safe.
40. Rose Compass Tattoo
Compass rose tattoo is such a maritime tattoo that used to be popular
for sailors and now is loved by many people for its symbolic meaning –
guidance in the right direction.
41. Anchor Tattoo
42. Scissor Tattoo
43. Knife Tattoo
44. Dali Melted Clock
45. Armband Tattoo
A black armband is usually a symbol that signifies mourning.
46. Red Ribbon Tattoo
The red ribbon has several different meanings in different contexts. It
is a symbol for drunk driving prevention, drug prevention, and for the
fight against AIDS. [Photo — Link]
47. Black Ribbon Tattoo
A black ribbon is a symbol of remembrance or mourning. It is also to bring awareness to melanoma.
48. Lily Chicano Lettering Tattoo
49. Tattoo On Christmas
50. Name Tattoo
51. Quote Tattoo
The worst thing is holding on to someone who doesn’t want to be held on to.
52. Quote Tattoo 2
