Tattoo Symbols

A tattoo is a marking made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment for artistic, ritualistic or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while animal tattoos are most commonly used for identification or branding. Tattooing has been practiced for centuries worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos.

Today, one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, Arabic people in East Turkey and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and certain tribal groups in Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world.

This website contains many ancient symbols that can be used as a tattoo symbol to tattoo onto your body. Many of these tattoo symbols are very popular and are used by people from all walks of life. We have many types of tattoo symbols, such as Celtic tattoo symbols, Egyptian tattoo symbols, and more.

Tattoo Symbols and their meanings


Here are some of the most popular tattoo symbols on the internet:

african tattooAfrican Tattoo Symbol DUAFE is the “wooden comb” used by women to lock their hair (a quite similar version exists in Polynesian culture as well) and symbolizes femininity and beauty.The Egyptian Ankh The Egyptian Ankh The Ankh was, for the ancient Egyptians, the symbol (the actual Hieroglyphic sign) of life, but it is an enduring icon that remains with us even today as a Christian cross. It is one of the most potent symbols represented in Egyptian art, often forming a part of decorative motifs.
The Latin Cross Tattoo SymbolThe Latin Cross Tattoo SymbolAlso known as the Latin cross. It is the most common symbol of Christianity that represents the redeeming martyrdom of Jesus when he was crucified.Buddha Eyes Tattoo SymbolBuddha Eyes Tattoo Symbol
Anchor TattooAnchor Tattoo
The anchor tattoo has been quite a favourite of seafaring people who got it inked on themselves to proclaim their love for the deep and open waters. However, now it has become very popular with others too, and a lot of men, as well as women, can be seen sporting it. The anchor tattoo symbolizes stability, security, safety, strength, resilience, steadfastness, fidelity, hope, and salvation.
Egyptian Scarab Tattoo SymbolEgyptian Scarab Tattoo SymbolWinged ScarabScarab Tattoo Symbol
hindu symbolHindu Tattoo SymbolHorned God Druid Tattoo SymbolHorned God Druid Tattoo Symbol
Eye of Horus Tattoo Symbol Eye of Horus Tattoo SymbolEternal Hindu Tattoo SymbolEternal Hindu Tattoo Symbol

Kintinkantan

Kintinkantan

This African tattoo symbol means (puffed up extravagance) This symbol expresses arrogance.| Hindu Lotus Tattoo SymbolHindu Lotus Tattoo Symbol
>Anchor Fish SymbolAnchor Fish Symbol| Pentacle Tattoo SymbolPentacle Tattoo Symbol
Christian Cross Tattoo SymbolChristian Cross Tattoo Symbol| Native American Deer Tattoo SymbolNative American Deer Tattoo Symbol
Native American SymbolNative American Symbol| The Tree of Life Tattoo SymbolThe Tree of Life Tattoo Symbol
Tao tattoo Tao and Om tattoo| Buddhist Tattoo SymbolBuddhist Tattoo Symbol
Celtic Tattoo SymbolCeltic Tattoo Symbol| Yinyang Tattoo Symbol Yinyang Tattoo Symbol Druid Celtic Tattoo SymbolDruid Celtic Tattoo Symbol| Triple Goddess Tattoo SymbolTriple Goddess Tattoo Symbol
Triple Horn Norse Tattoo SymbolTriple Horn Norse Tattoo Symbol|
triskele symbol Triskele Celtic Tattoo Symbol

celtic sword tattooCeltic Sword Tattoo
celtic knot tattooCeltic Knot Tattoo
celtic tattooCeltic Tattoo
tattoo celtic Celtic Tattoo
buddha eyes tattooBuddha Eyes Tattoo Symbol
butterfly tattoo symbolButterfly Tattoo
chaos tattoo symbolChaos Tattoo Symbol
kanji strength tattooKanji Strength Tattoo Symbol
tribal tattooTribal Tattoo
native american tattooNative American Tattoo Symbol
Feather TattoosFeather tattoos Feather is a trendy tattoo design, and it is usually associated with Native American imagery. Feather tattoo is symbolic of enlightenment, freedom, inspiration, and wisdom. It represents the capability of taking a flight, either creatively, emotionally or spiritually. Native American cultures usually considered the eagle feather as sacred and representative of Chiefs, Shamans, and Healers. Warriors, too, used eagle feathers to summon the qualities of courage and strength unique to the bird. Feathers were even believed to be messages coming from the world of spirits. So, a Feather tattoo also symbolizes communication and holy exchange.

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