The Meanings Behind Flower Tattoos

Flower tattoos are some of the most popular for women.  There are millions of peoplemainly womenwho have some sort of flower or floral imagery incorporated into their tattoo design.  Whether you want to go with roses, cherry blossoms, daisies, sunflowers or any other flower, make sure you understand the meanings behind them.  Flowers are all associated with meanings and have a lot of symbolism behind them.

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You also need to decide whether you want just one flower or many, or if you want other imagery in your design as well.  For example, some people get tattoos of fairies or unicorns surrounded by flowers.  Some individuals also include flowers, especially roses, as part of a dedication tattoo as a way to honor a lost loved one.  There are many different types of flowers, all in different colors and styles.  Because of a universal love for them, the choices are endless.

Pink roses and carnations, of course, represent love and romance.  Daisies symbolize purity and innocence.  Japanese cherry blossoms are extremely popular flower tattoos these days, and they symbolize spiritual beauty and illusion.  The Chinese cherry blossom, on the other hand, is a symbol of feminine power and sexuality.

Some more meanings associated with flower tattoos are as follows:

  • Hibiscus – beauty
  • Daffodil – hope
  • Rhododendron – danger / beware
  • Fuchsia – intimacy
  • Morning glory – affection
  • Sunflower – sheer beauty
  • Lilies – purity
  • Tulip – enchantment
  • Orange blossom – marriage and eternal love

Keep these meanings in mind when you browse through flower tattoos on the internet.  You do not want to get a flower tattoo only to find out that its meaning is something you do not care about.  If you have a favorite flower that you want as a tattoo, your best bet is to have it in the background with another image in the foreground.

You could also get a flower that represents your ancestry.  For instance, many Irish get a Bells of Ireland tattoo.  The flower itself represents luck, while the name itself symbolizes the “bell of freedom” ringing for Ireland.  Cherry blossoms are obviously popular choices for those with Asian heritage, although many Westerners get them as well.

Whatever flower tattoo design you chose, make sure it is something that you will appreciate having on your body for the rest of your life.  There are so many choices available that you should not have any problems with your decision.  If anything, you will have trouble narrowing your choices down!  There are so many flowers in the world, and they are all beautiful in their own ways.  Whether you want a small design on your wrist, an armband of flower tattoos, or a mixture of flowers with other symbols, make sure that it is something that is unique and special only to you, and that it is something you will always be happy with.

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