Tattoos
Tattoos have deep roots in ancient culture as well as the modern-day world. They used to be a part of shamanic rituals and coming-of-age ceremonies. Today they are used as an expression of who we are as individuals.
With that individuality, there are many different kinds of tattoos with amazing meanings behind them. Here are some of the best we could find.
Birthmark Tattoo
Parents often want what’s best for their children. They don’t want them ridiculed by other children or, even worse - to doubt themselves. That’s why this parent did something incredibly touching.
Their child was born with a birthmark. Even though he didn’t have to, this parent decided to get the same birthmark tattooed on his hand. Now their child will never feel like the odd one out.
Message From Their Father
This person now has something to always remember their father by. What makes this message especially sentimental is that it’s actually written in their father’s handwriting. Now that’s something special.
The person found a message from their father in their 2nd-grade report. It’s such a fitting quote to have stamped on you to remember your loved one.
A Gearbox
This tattoo might look odd to others. It’s the layout of a six-speed gearbox, but why? Well, the reason is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Their friend passed away in a car crash.
It seems ironic to have a gearbox tattoo then, but it was actually because of their passion. Their friend was an up-and-coming race car driver before their life ended short.
Holding Hands
This is a touching tattoo, even without context. It’s a woman holding a young child’s hand. From the actual photo, we can learn that it’s an elderly woman and she’s in hospital.
What a beautiful way to remember your loved one than to get a photo of the last time you got to hold them tight. We’re sure that whoever has this tattoo will never forget them.
Always Together
Here’s an example of a tattoo that can immortalize a good memory and make sure that you never forget about it. It looks like a happy couple or even friends that are having a good laugh together.
These moments are ones that no one should forget. They are special, and getting something to remember that is touching.
Dad’s Signature
What could live up to a father’s handwriting? Well, what about his signature? This girl’s father tragically passed away when she was only four years old. She decided to dedicate this tattoo to him.
She found his signature on one of his military papers and decided to use that. It’s a perfect way to remember him and honor his service.
Dedicated To Her Grandmother
This tattoo is a beautiful work of art in its own right. But once we get a little more context, it becomes all the more beautiful. This person’s grandmother passed away, and she decided to get something to honor her.
The meaning behind the four-leaf clover starts with St. Patrick’s Day. The even deeper meaning is that her grandmother was born on the day, which meant it was always extra special.
Tallies
This tattoo could represent anything from someone who doesn’t know the hidden meaning behind it. It could be how many years they’ve been alive or how many times they’ve said, “I love you.”
But this tattoo is tallying up something far more important, the number of years that this individual has been sober. That’s a special reminder of their good work and strong will.
Not So Far Away
Here’s another matching tattoo, but we get to see the full picture. These two individuals got matching tattoos to show that they will always be together throughout life. They could be a couple or maybe even siblings or friends.
But no matter what dynamic they have, we can get perspective into how close their bond must be. Only with someone special would get a matching tattoo like that.
Mother’s Quote
We’ve shown you a quote from a father and even a signature from another. But what about the mothers? Here’s a tattoo dedicated to an individual’s mother who passed away, and the meaning behind it is touching.
All through life, we have our mothers there to give us advice. Often, they tend to repeat the same phrase to try to drill it into our heads. This woman now has her favorite bit of advice from her mother on her arm to always look back at.
A Hidden Image
Anyone looking at this tattoo probably thinks this person is crazy, right? It’s just a culmination of dots and numbers. Well, they got it for their children to play connect-the-dots on. Does anyone remember that game?
If they manage to connect each dot with a marker, they’ll end up with a humorous and fun picture hidden that was right in front of them. It ends up being a giraffe!
Together
This tattoo is very heartwarming at first glance, but the more you look at it, the sadder it is. It shows that it needs its matching tattoo to be whole. There’s another person that got a tattoo with this individual that is the other half of this hug.
When they’re together, you can see the full picture, but when they’re apart, it leaves a haunting gap where the other one should be.
Our Missing Half
Does that tattoo look familiar? Well, it’s the missing half of the previous tattoo. Now you can get a clearer picture of what’s going on.
We’re not sure if these two individuals had to leave each other. Maybe one had to move away? But it doesn’t matter. This tattoo shows how much they mean to each other.
Giraffe
Here’s a pretty piece of line art that depicts a giraffe. But there’s more to it than that if you look a little closer at what the lines actually spell out. The lines actually read, “stand tall.” Now that’s a fitting quote for a giraffe.
This tattoo is a reminder about the trepidations of life and how it’s not always easy being human. But as long as we learn from our mistakes and stand tall in life, everything will work out. Disclaimer: To protect the privacy of those depicted, some names, locations, and identifying characteristics have been changed and are products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblances to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are entirely coincidental.