Men's tattoos with meaning are a group of subjects that have meanings that are important to the owner of the tattoo and understandable to many people. A tattoo embodies experienced emotions, helps to navigate oneself, find motivation and fight weaknesses. Every man who is looking for a tattoo design with meaning wants to find the most suitable option for himself.
A tattoo is one of the most successful ways to communicate with the outside world. You not only find a drawing that is important to you, but also help people better understand your views or experiences. We have selected examples of the most meaningful men's tattoos with meaning and tattoos that denote emotions, feelings and character traits.
When should you get these tattoos?
Getting a tattoo is a responsible undertaking. Professionals note that such a decision should be balanced and thoughtful, because It is more difficult and expensive to remove a tattoo than to fill it. The future owner of the drawing on the body must be 18 years old or have parental permission. Some salons require the personal presence of parents for authenticity.
Artists say that most often family-themed tattoos are applied in honor of a birthday, marriage anniversary, or in connection with the death of a relative. There is no better time or circumstance to get a tattoo. The most important thing is the meaning that you put into the sketch.
For men
I think everyone understands that the meaning of drawings for boys and girls is different. Men choose tattoos that signify masculinity, strength, bravery and status. With the help of them they want to emphasize their character traits. Or, on the contrary, add the missing ones or strengthen the weak ones.
For example, the masculine meaning of a rose tattoo will be nobility. Feminine is beauty.
Best location
The area of the body depends on the tattoo itself. Large designs with lots of detail look good on the back, chest, thigh and forearm. For an extensive drawing, the area of the entire hand is used. This type of tattoo is called a sleeve tattoo. This is the most popular location for painting a whole plot with lots of details.
Small tattoos and inscriptions are often placed on the hands, ankles and collarbone. During your consultation, the experts will tell you where it is best to get a tattoo. According to experience, the most painful places are those parts of the body where the bones are closest to the skin, for example, the ribs. If this is your first tattoo, try other areas.
In the zone
There is no need to talk about the beauty of tattoos made in places of detention. Therefore, the emphasis is on the meaning of the tattoo. They can be divided into 3 classifications:
- A thief in law;
- Blatnye (ordinary prisoners);
- Omitted.
The designs of the first group include shoulder straps or eight-pointed stars. Anyone can get such a tattoo, but if you end up among prisoners and cannot prove your involvement with thieves in law, you will be in trouble.
Popular options
Media personalities have set the fashion for various family-themed tattoos, ranging from inscriptions to portraits of family members.
Latin inscriptions about family
On the Internet you can often find quotes and phrases in Latin that denote family values. Democritus, Goethe, Hugo and other famous philosophers wrote about love for parents. Some examples of tattoos in Latin:
- Mater - mother;
- Mea mater vita mea – my mother – my life;
- Familia omnibus praestat - family above all;
- Propter vitam parentibus meis gratias ago - thanks to parents for life.
Come up with your own expression or ask a professional to translate the phrase for you.
It is necessary to be attentive to details, because... A mistake in a tattoo can ruin the mood of the whole process and the final result.
Russian text
Expressions and quotes from Russian writers are very popular. The value of family often becomes a central theme in literary works, where there are touching lines dedicated to parents. Pay attention to such authors as Gorky, Griboyedov and Dzerzhinsky. They own the following phrases:
- “A mother’s heart is an abyss, in the depths of which forgiveness will always be found”;
- “A mother’s heart is an inexhaustible source of life”;
- “The tale of a mother’s affection remains for life”;
- “The love of parents is the most selfless.”
There are standard sayings that can be found on the Internet:
- My family is my everything;
- In memory of…
Particularly popular are the tattoos “Only a mother is worthy of love” and the simple tattoo “Mom.”
Use your imagination and choose words that better reflect your relationship with your parents.
Expressing love for parents
You can express your feelings not only with words and inscriptions. The triangle symbol is often used to interpret family, spirit, past and future. This symbol can often be found as an element of another tattoo.
The Japanese language is considered a traditional way of expressing ideas about love, family, and values in one character through its hieroglyphic system. The most commonly used are:
- 爱 – love;
- 家 – home, family;
- 妈妈 – mother.
Combination with flowers and plants
In many cultures, flowers and tree fruits represent family, motherhood and children. Family tree is a popular element of such tattoos. Flowers can be associated with the name of the mother or father. For example, Rose or Lily.
Other ideas
Angelina Jolie set a new fashion for family tattoos. The girl stamped the birth coordinates of all her children on her forearm, because... her children were born in different countries. You can stamp your parents' date of birth or their wedding date on your shoulder.
Many people like the idea of capturing their family in the form of animals. Most often these are wolves, lions and elephants. It is believed that these representatives of the fauna take the most careful care of their descendants and flock.
If parents are ready for new sensations, you can try the option of a paired tattoo. This is the same drawing that the master applies to different people. Professionals are against copying tattoos, but in some situations they are ready to make an exception. Or 2 tattoos that complement each other.
A variant of a tattoo from a photograph is often used. A high-quality photograph can become the basis for a sketch based on which you will get a tattoo.
The idea “Parents are guardian angels” is taken as the basis for the drawing. Mothers and fathers are depicted as heavenly patrons. This type of tattoo is often used in connection with the loss of a dear family member.
For women
Girls pay more attention to meanings, as well as to various signs, horoscopes, and omens. Therefore, when choosing a tattoo, a woman knows exactly what she wants to say with it. The meanings of women's tattoos are very diverse. Someone wants to emphasize their femininity. Others express their life values this way: family, hobbies, spirituality.
For example, a wolf tattoo on a woman will mean caring for her family and loyalty to her partner. For a man, a wolf means self-confidence and devotion to one’s principles.
Caring for inscription tattoos
Experts recommend following simple tips:
- Start by finding a good salon and a qualified technician. When choosing an establishment, pay attention to the level of cleanliness, customer reviews, and atmosphere.
- Ask experts to show you the equipment. All instruments must be sealed and disinfected according to instructions using quartz lamps. Needles can only be used once to avoid transmission of infection.
- First, a sketch is developed. Indicate all the details, it is advisable to bring your favorite options to make it easier for the master to imagine the future drawing.
- A good tattoo is never cheap. The price includes not only the amount of paints and tools used, but also service, man-hours, and training. The costs of the Internet and delicious coffee in the salon are also covered by the labor of the craftsmen.
- You should not drink alcohol before the procedure. This may increase the body's response and cause the tattoo to fade.
- At the end of the work, the artist will seal the tattoo with a special plastic product. The tattoo should not be wet or scratched for several days. As soon as the skin begins to peel off, you can wipe the image with damp wipes. This means that the healing process is complete. During this period, it is necessary to use special means to prevent infection and infection.
- The artist should give you recommendations on what to do while the tattoo is healing. Or explain it orally in an accessible form.
- Take responsibility for the entire process from start to finish. Saving money can lead to health problems. The tattoo may have to be removed with a laser or replaced with another design.
The only possible reason for an inexpensive sketch could be the beginning of a career as a tattoo artist. Many professionals hire gifted artists as assistants and teach the skill under their supervision. Under the supervision of a teacher, a student can tattoo you for a small price.
Original phrases
The text of a man’s tattoo inscription can be either a quote or an original phrase, a motivator or a manifestation of his character. Short inscriptions and phrases that are easy to perceive and understand will look interesting and mysterious. For example:
randomness is not accidental - accidents are not accidental;
legio nomen mihi est (lat.) – my name is Legion;
free your mind - free your mind;
veni, vidi, vici (lat.) – came, saw, conquered;
after the clouds-the Sun - after the clouds - the sun.
Important! When choosing the language for the inscription and the text itself, decide on the purpose. Either you are trying to tell someone around you something about yourself, or the inscription suggests a purely personal and non-trivial message.
Photos and sketches of tattoos in honor of the family
Masters post interesting works on the Internet for inspiration. Explore all possible options and choose the one that fully expresses your feelings. Save the examples so that in the future it will be easier for you to explain to the master what you want to get as a result of the procedure.
Small men's tattoos
Small men's tattoos are also in demand. Most often, this choice is made by people who really want a tattoo, but are afraid to experiment. With the right choice of image and location, such a tattoo will be an equally excellent choice. Small size men's tattoos are also often used to create sleeves.
