Inside: Coolest popular tattoos with meaning explained so you know exactlywhat you’re getting.
Have you ever been walking down the street and seen someone with an obscure tattoo and wondered the meaning behind it? Today is the day that we find that out.
It is one of my many passions in life to learn about the hidden meanings behind people’s tattoos. Though there are many that I still do not know about, I am slowly gaining more of an understanding of the more popular tattoos.
It makes me able to connect with strangers more when I understand what their tattoos might mean. It also helps me to learn more about tattoos that I may want to possibly get in the future. I love having tattoos that hold deep meaning because it will be on my body for the rest of my life; I might as well get something inspiring.
So without further ado, let’s jump into these meanings. I have included 8 of the most popular tattoos with their meanings for you to look at. Each has around ten examples of different ways these tattoos can be done. Take a look!
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Semi Colon Tattoos
I wanted to start out with one of my favorite hidden-meaning tattoos; the semi-colon. You may have seen these around, but do you know the meaning behind them?
Meaning: The semi-colon tattoo is used as a way to remember those who have passed away from or have struggled with suicide. In grammar, this punctuation mark represents a sentence continuing. So the message here is that you can still choose to continue your life; it doesn’t have to end.
See my favorite 89 Semicolon tattoo Ideas here.
This tattoo deeply resonates with me because I had a family member who committed suicide. I have seen the pain that ripples across the people who were left behind. If you or someone you know struggles with suicidal thoughts, you can find help here. Know that you are not alone, and people love you.
4.Heart
9.Sun
Plant Person Tattoos with Meaning
Next up, we have another one of my favorite tattoos. I actually have one of these that I drew myself, so I am very excited to explain this. Let’s discuss plant person tattoos!
Meaning: A plant person tattoo (aka a tattoo of a person with plants growing out of them) can have a few meanings. The most popular of which is the idea of personal growth. If you are someone who wants to dedicate your life to the pursuit of bettering yourself and growing into the person that you always wanted to be, then this is the tattoo for you.
Here are the BEST half flower half face tattoo ideas to get this look done right.
This is something that I am very passionate about.
14.Flowers Sprouting From Woman
15.Tree Growing Out Of Magical Lady
16.Woman with Plants Growing from Her Head
17. Woman’s Flowers
18.Cute Floral Crown for Woman
19.Simple Loving Embrace Plants
Eye Tattoos
Meaning: Eyes hold heavy spiritual meaning. They are how you see them, so they are generallyregarded as a symbol ofknowledge, clearness, protection, and wisdom.
These are so awesome. Take a look at the examples below.
27.Triangle with Eye in Center
Hamsa Hand Tattoo
Meaning: The Hamsa Hand is popularthroughout North Africa and theMiddle East. It is said that thissymbol means you are spiritually devoted. It is also a sign of good luck and prosperity.
Here’s a collection of side hand tattoos for inspiration.
32.Detailed Sun Tattoo Hamsa Hand
34.Watercolor Hamsa Hand with Eye
36.Cute Hamsa Hand with Cool Details
37.Black Lined Hamsa Hand Tattoo
38.Hamsa Hand with Lotus Flower
Lotus Flower Tattoo with Meaning
Meaning: The lotus flower in tattoo form holds many different meanings. The most common of which is the idea of choosing your betterment over temptation and working towards personal growth.
I have a whole article about the Lotus flower tattoo meaning, design inspiration and ideas right here.
42.Watercolor
48.Simplistic Lotus in Black and White
49.Lovely Lotus
Medusa Tattoos with Meaning
This one may be a trigger warning for those of you who have struggled with sexual abuse.
Meaning: Medusa is the symbol of female power, often being used by women who have survived sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, click here.
Theancient story of medusa has, in the past, made her appear in a bad light. But recently, people have beenrevisiting this story and seeing her in a different way.
According to an article about the true story of medusa, “When Athena discovered the sea god had ravaged Medusa in her shrine, she sought vengeance by transforming Medusa’s hair into snakes so that anyone who gazed at her directly would be turned into stone.”
Medusa’s beauty did not warrant the sea god to take what he wanted. She was given her snakes and cast outside of social circles. Today, sexual assault is something that many women have to carry as their own burdens. So by getting this tattoo, they are taking their power back. It was not their choice. It is not their burden to bear.
Here are the most epic Medusa tattoo ideas you’ll find online.
52.Cute Version of This Tattoo
Snake Tattoos
Meaning: Snakes shed their skin when it is time for them to grow. Because of this, this tattoo is seen as a symbol of the changing cycles of life.
I’ve rounded up the most 97+ most striking snakes tattoo ideas on the internet right here.
66.Dark Snake
70.Angry Snake Wrapped in Flowers
71.Snake Sleeve Wrapped Around Arm
Butterfly Tattoos with Meaning
Meaning: Butterfly tattoos have many meanings. Of which is the idea of life being a cycle ofmetamorphosis. They are also a sign of feminine beauty.
73. Simple Butterfly Tattoos
74.Pointy Butterfly with Delicate Ink
75. Half Butterfly Half Flower Tattoos
76.Soft Abstract Blue and Pink Butterfly
77.Butterfly With Stars Tattoos
78.Realistic Butterfly Flapping
79. Butterfly With Skull Tattoo Ideas
81.Matching Butterfly Tattoos on Hands
So what tattoo resonates most with you? Perhaps multiple do. That is the beauty of tattoos; you can get as many as you want. I like to remind everyone that tattoos don’t need meaning to be worthwhile. If you like the way something looks, then get it. It doesn’t have to be deeper than that.
I do prefer my tattoos to have some meaning. I like to think of them as my life story, which is why I gather them slowly whenever I go through big changes.
We have more tattoos with meanings for you to look at here.
