Dove Tattoo Meaning

There are many different bird tattoos out there.

Throughout history birds are often regarded highly and hold symbolic significance.

Thus bird tattoos are a very popular option for many people.

Of all the bird tattoo designs that are out there the dove tattoos is probably one of the strongest symbolically and the most meaningful.

It also makes for a very beautiful tattoo design.

Dove Tattoos Meaning

The meaning of any tattoo is somewhat up to the person who got the tattoo and what they were thinking about when they got the ink done.

For a Christian for example the dove is a symbol of Christ and Christianity in general.

However, doves have also been used in other religions and even the occult to symbolize the release of the spirit from the body.

In more contemporary culture doves are a symbol for love, peace and purity.

One significant fact about doves is they mate for life.

So dove can also be used to symbolize an everlasting love and have been used at times in memorial tattoo designs.

The symbolism and meaning of a dove is really dependent on the person and the culture.

There are popular symbolisms within the world of tattoo designs but other cultures ascribe different meanings and symbols to the dove.

However the dove is universally regarded as the symbol for peace.

Peacock Tattoo

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Owl Tattoo

Owl Tattoo on Arm

Owl Tattoo on lower Arm

Owl Tattoo on Back

Owl Tattoo on Rib

Owl Tattoo on Shoulder

Owl Tattoo on Back/shoulder

Owl Tattoo on Hip

Owl Tattoo on Rib/Hip

Owl Tattoo on Chest

Owl Tattoo onThigh

Hip Tattoo - Sparrow Tattoo on Hip

Hip is one of the best tattoo placement, especially for girls. Sparrow tattoo on hip is good choise. Being that the sparrow is one of the only birds that mates for life, it’s a good choice for any female to know that a feathered friend will stand or fly by you through thick and thin.

Dove Tattoo Designs

Dove Tattoos Designs

With a dove tattoos design think about how you want to incorporate the dove with the overall tattoo design. A dove all by itself just sitting there or flying will look rather plain. If you are planning on a memorial tattoo you might want to include the name and date of the person you are memorializing. As a symbol for peace you might want to include an olive branch or other design additions to the dove. Words can also be used effectively with dove tattoo designs to enhance the message and symbolism of the tattoo.

Dove Tattoos Placement

Dove tattoos are small enough and not so intricate or detailed that they can fit in many places including rather small locations. So a dove can work for as a shoulder or hip tattoo. It can also be done as a lower back, forearm, wrist, or foot tattoo. The possibilities are pretty endless with dove tattoo designs since they are very flexible in their design.

If you are considering getting a dove tattoo think first about what you want the dove to symbolize and then work from there to add any other design elements. Also seek out the help of a professional tattoo artist to help you render the final design for the dove tattoos.