Flower tattoos are representative of a variety of things. Some will represent life, death, youth, femininity while others may symbolize love, vitality and marriage. There are a wide range of flowers to choose from when getting a tattoo done. The design is beautiful; no matter which one you use and that is why most women tend to choose flowers for their tattoo design.
There are many cultures that are of the belief that flowers symbolize rebirth because the flower is usually grown in the spring and dies several months later; only to come back again the next year. Some cultures are of the belief that the flower is related to the sun, which is the source that makes life a possibility.
Flower tattoos have gained popularity because of its complexities, colors and meaning. Some flowers have only one petal while others have more stems and vines. A flower tattoo is often combined with a butterfly, bird or bug. Some flower tattoos designs are combined with a plant, tree or mountain. Some of them are grouped together to form bright and beautiful color coordination. You can put your flower tattoo on any area of the body. Women oftentimes place them on the ankle, back, shoulder, stomach and leg. Men will usually put them on the back, shoulder or upper arm. You can be as creative as you want to be when it comes to flower tattoos.
Their Meanings
The Rose – this is one of the most common flowers used in the tattoo industry. The rose is representative of the ancient Greeks who believed that the first rose was white and because the goddess of love was stuck by its thorn and bled, the rose turned red. The rose became popular in the 1930s. During that time, sailors were among the many who wore flower tattoos in honor of their girlfriend, mother or wife. Currently, the rose tattoo holds the meaning of ‘love.’ It is worn by men and women alike. Men will oftentimes put a loved one’s name on this tattoo. The red rose means love. The pink rose means elegance. The white rose means innocence. The coral rose means desire. The orange rose means excitement. The purple rose means enchantment. The peach rose means friendship. The blue rose means fascination. The yellow rose means devotion. The black rose means death.
The Lotus – This is the second most common flowers used in a tattoo. Lotus flowers are remarkable and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India. The lotus flower starts as a small flower at the bottom of a pond – in the mud and dirt. It slowly comes up towards the water’s surface; continually moving towards the light. Once it come to the surface of the water, the lotus flower begins to blossom and turn into a beautiful flower.
Within Hinduism and Buddhism, the lotus flower has become a symbol for the awakening of the spiritual reality of life. The meaning varies slightly between the two religions, but essentially both religious traditions place a lot of emphasis and importance on the lotus flower.
In modern times, the meaning of a lotus flower tattoo ties in to its religious symbolism and meaning. Most tattoo enthusiast feel that the lotus flower tattoo represents life in general. As the lotus flower grows up from the mud into an object of beauty, we expect that people also grow and change into something more beautiful. So the symbol represents the struggle of life in its most basic form.
The Lily – This flower is also highly recognized for its representation of partnership and strong relationships. Different cultures have different meanings for this flower, but it is mostly thought to represent innocence and abundance by the Chinese while the Egyptians associates its meaning to fertility. .
The Sunflower – This flower is the most distinguished of all. It got its name from the sun because of how it looked. It represents life. You can add this flower to other tattoo flower designs.
The Daisy – This flower is also common and can be found in various locations globally. Women choose this flower tattoo design because it represents purity and innocence. The most popular tattoo designs for this flower is the daisy chains or single blooms. The red daisy symbolizes boldness. The yellow daisy represents intelligence. The blue daisy symbolizes emotions and the white daisy is associated with innocence.
