Vibrant colors and intricate designs make flower tattoos popular with girls, flower tattoo meanings also plays a big part in their decision. The meanings of tattoos are mostly influenced by cultures, religions and, at times, they have special meanings for peer groups who adorn them.
Tattoos have been in use since ancient times as a mark of individualistic expression and as signs of identification. People were marked with a specific tattoo design which indicated their loyalties to a certain tribe. Tattoos were also used to mark warriors and to depict their characteristics, Some tribes also marked the tribes women with tattoos which appropriately depicted their qualities. To help you understand better, girls were marked with a tattoo of a 'Daisy' because the daisy represented innocence. In many cultures different flowers have significance, and flower tattoo meanings will vary from culture to culture. Although there are many flower tattoo meanings which have universal importance and acceptance, for example the 'Red Rose' is a symbol of love across many cultures and religions.
Flower Tattoos and Meanings
The use of the body to express oneself is gaining in popularity day by day, and people across the planet are using tattoos as a form of personal expression. Tattoo art has also grown in leaps and bounds with artists exploring 3D designs and glow in the dark colors. Flower tattoos have been the traditional favorite with girls of all ages, only the body part being tattooed has been different. Let us take a look at some of the flower tattoo meanings :
Rose
When talking about flower tattoo meanings and symbolism special attention must be given to the rose, because of the sheer variety and popularity of this flower.
- Red Rose : It is a symbol of love and respect
- Yellow Rose : A symbol of friendship and loyalty
- White Rose : Signifies purity and devotion
- Pink Rose : Personifies grace and gratitude
Lotus
Many cultures revere the lotus flower, because of it's characteristics of blossoming in the muck, it is considered as a symbol of purity. The lotus flower tattoo meanings in different cultures are very alluring, hence making this a popular flower tattoo design. In Hindu culture the goddess of wealth 'Laxmi' and the goddess of prosperity 'Saraswati' both are seated on the lotus. In Chinese culture the stalk of the lotus is a symbol of unbreakable relationship and the lotus flower is the symbol of creation. In Egyptian culture the lotus is a symbol of genesis and revival, the Egyptians believe that the sun God emerged from the lotus flower.
Lily
Like the rose, a lily flower tattoo also has different varieties and each lily has a different meaning, the shape of the lily also makes it a popular choice with many. The Japanese flower tattoo meanings for a tiger lily are pride and prosperity.
- White Lily : Denotes innocence and purity
- Pink Lily : A symbol of wealth and prosperity
- Orange Lily : This one denotes hatred and disdain
Sunflower
In the list of flower meanings the sunflower stands out, because the meaning of the tattoo depends on the size of the flower. If the sunflower is small it depicts admiration, and appreciation and if the flower is big, it symbolizes dedication and loyalty.
Hibiscus
True to it's wild nature the hibiscus flower tattoo can be etched in vibrant colors like red and orange, it is a very popular tattoo with the natives of Hawaii. The flower is a symbol of purity and is very popular among young maidens. The flower blooms for a short while and the people of Hawaii consider it as a symbol of life, which is also very short.
The flower tattoo meanings are very deep and spiritual, also the designs are very intricate and beautiful making them very popular with both the genders. Flower tattoo designs when incorporated with other designs like the butterfly tattoo or sun tattoo designs, look very attractive. By Indrajit Deshmukh
