Each tattoo has a specific meaning for the owner and carries a specific meaning, and often even more than one. Initially, indelible body designs appeared in the culture of the people of the Indian tribes of Indonesia and Polynesia. The drawings indicated belonging to a tribe, clan, a person’s achievements or his characteristics.
Some of the most common tattoos are text ones. They can be in the form of one word, for example, the husband's name, a phrase or an entire phrase. The most commonly used inscriptions are in Latin, English and Russian. For those who like philosophical phrases, quotes in Latin are suitable.
They not only have a deep meaning, but also look and sound beautiful:
- “Dum spiro spero” - “while I breathe, I hope” corresponds to girls who do not lose hope under any circumstances;
- “Ad multos annos” - “for many years”, suitable for spouses who want to reflect their relationship in a tattoo;
- “As posse ad esse” - “from the possible to the real” will be a good choice for a girl who is used to setting goals for herself and achieving her goals.
Also common are inscriptions on English language. Experts advise using established expressions for tattoos, rather than inventing and translating them yourself. Established phrases sound more correct, but when translating yourself, you can make grammatical errors and semantic inaccuracies.
Interesting phrases in English:
- The woman of your dreams - “the girl of your dreams”, may have a comic character;
- Blood, sweat ‘nd tears - “through sweat, blood and tears”;
- Don’t give up - “don’t give up.”
Phrases-quotes
A meaningful tattoo for girls can be in the form of a motivational text (“follow your dreams”), a beautiful phrase about love and family (“together forever”, “there is so much of our love - like to the moon and back”), about life (Everyone has one's own path - everyone has their own path, Life is beautiful - life is beautiful).
A quote can be a standalone tattoo or part of a complex tattoo consisting of a phrase and an image. For example, it could be a flower, which instead of a stem has a phrase written in an elegant font with small thin letters.
Hieroglyphs
Tattoos in the form of hieroglyphs are very interesting. They, like long inscriptions, most often have a certain philosophical meaning. Such tattoos are popular in the USA, Russia and European countries. In Eastern countries they are not common now. There are many options for designing tattoos in the form of hieroglyphs for both men and girls.
Girls mostly choose elegantly written hieroglyphs combined with images of flowers or butterflies. The choice of a hieroglyph for a tattoo should be treated with caution, since hieroglyphs with completely different meanings may differ in graphic design in very minor details.
The most common are tattoos with Chinese characters 愛 (love), 生 (life), 永远 (forever).
Such tattoos act as a kind of amulets that protect their wearers from the influence of evil forces. One Chinese character can mean not only one word, but also an entire phrase. When combining several hieroglyphs, the meaning of each may change.
Japanese characters generally represent syllables rather than words. People in the land of the rising sun have covered their bodies with their images since ancient times. All classes of society had their own characteristic tattoos. Currently, tattoos with Japanese characters are no longer valued for their semantic meaning, but for their decorative effect.
Women's tattoo symbols
Tattoos depicting Slavic symbols are considered a strong amulet. It is recommended to choose them not by visual appeal, but by focusing on the exact meaning. At the same time, they should be done on areas of the body that will be covered with clothing.
A tattoo with meaning for girls can serve as a talisman that protects against various types of misfortunes It is the symbols, closed from prying eyes, that will serve their intended purpose - as good luck talismans or protective amulets. A tattoo with a symbol on a visible part of the body can only serve to demonstrate belonging to the Slavic culture.
A Slavic symbol that is suitable for a female tattoo is the Ladin, which is a symbol dedicated to the goddess of love and family happiness Lada. Another symbol is svitovite. It is a talisman for expectant mothers against the evil eye and symbolizes harmony and bright energy.
Another useful amulet for expectant mothers is the Lada star. It will help keep both mother and child healthy.
Bereginya is a symbol of fertility and prosperity. It's charged clean feminine energy. Ladybug is the personification of prosperity and motherhood. These two symbols are also suitable for creating a sketch of a female tattoo. An alternative to Slavic symbols can be called Celtic patterns, denoting the cyclical nature of life and natural phenomena.
Ornate, complex patterns appeared thanks to ancient culture; they reflect both religious traditions and mythology. Celtic patterns consist of knots. Each such node symbolizes eternity, the continuity of the connection between the spiritual and physical human path.
These tattoos are traditionally done with black ink, although modern versions can be found with the addition of color, which makes the design more unique.
Meaningful tattoos for girls depicting Celtic patterns are complex combinations of intertwined patterns. The most commonly used design is the sun pattern, which represents love and devotion. A tattoo in the form of a butterfly is relevant, denoting transformation.
More often it is done using bright colored paints. An interesting option is a tattoo with Indian symbols. They can not only become amulets, but also tell about the character of their wearer. Such tattoos are among the most complex and beautiful.
Options for Indian women's tattoos:
- mandala - an ornament that personifies universal wisdom; it is believed that such a design will soften the character and bring harmony;
- floral ornament - brings well-being, the desire for self-improvement;
- peacock feathers are an amulet that brings good luck;
- dream catcher - brings peace of mind;
- astrological symbols - the choice depends on the zodiac sign, aimed at enhancing the positive qualities of the sign and reducing the negative ones;
- lotus is a talisman that brings happiness and harmony.
Tattoos with Indian symbols can be done with both black and colored inks. At the same time, colors carry a certain meaning. So, the red color will symbolize desire and strength, and the blue color will symbolize the difficulties that the person had to go through.
Family tattoo
For girls who want to express their love and devotion to their family with a tattoo, there are several options. The most understandable and unambiguous of them are quotes on a relevant topic, for example, “Familia mea fortitudo mea est,” which translates as “my family is my fortress.”
For women with children, a good option would be the phrase “liberi mei vita mihi sunt,” meaning “my children are my life.” You can also depict a family motto or the initials of relatives on a tattoo. An interesting option is the initials of loved ones enclosed in an infinity sign.
Among the Slavic symbols, the most suitable would be a tattoo depicting the goddess Makosh, who is the patroness of the family. Among the Celtic patterns, in this sense, a symbol stands out, personifying the inextricable bond between mother and children.
Paired tattoos are suitable. The same images can be applied to mother and daughter or wife and husband.
Tattoo on the theme of love
Images on the theme of love are one of the most common women's tattoos. They are conventionally divided into tattoo talismans, which should attract or preserve feelings, and tattoos demonstrating love and fidelity. The talisman tattoo is an image of a heart, which symbolizes fidelity and happy love.
It is applied both to attract feelings and to preserve them.
Another symbol of love and fidelity is the dove. He is also the personification of femininity. The image of clover symbolizes love and hope. Since there is a sign that a four-leaf clover brings good luck, its image should bring not only love, but also happiness to its bearer.
Swallow tattoo also brings love. In addition, it is a symbol of tenderness and well-being.
Paired tattoos are often used to demonstrate feelings. among lovers. Each tattoo in this case will be half. If you combine the tattoo, you get a solid image. Such tattoos symbolize that lovers are each other's halves. Tattoos that demonstrate love include the initials or names of loved ones.
Video selection of women's tattoos:
Inscriptions can be used here, for example, “Amor caecus” - “love is stronger than reason.”
Animal tattoos
Tattoos in the form of animals appeared in ancient times. Such tattoos are still relevant today. Images of animals are considered symbolic. An animal tattoo helps to develop in a person the qualities inherent in an animal.– courage, speed, cunning, etc. Such tattoos have a meaning that is attributed to the animal by legends and myths of different nations.
Tattoos with meaning for girls depicting animals can be divided into tattoos with real animals and with fictional ones.
- the dragon, symbolizing strength, wisdom, devotion and power;
- firebird and phoenix, denoting rebirth, immortality;
- unicorn, which means purity, innocence, strength and is a talisman;
- the Cheshire cat is a symbol of positivity, joy and kindness;
- Sphinx, symbolizes cunning and caution;
- Pegasus is a symbol of grace and inspiration.
The first category includes a cat tattoo. This animal has a very contradictory character, so several meanings are attributed to this tattoo - dexterity, mystery, grace, willfulness, beauty. A butterfly tattoo in many cultures symbolizes the human soul, feminine beauty, transformation, rebirth, joy and summer mood.
An interesting option for girls is a dragonfly tattoo. She, like the butterfly, symbolizes lightness and rebirth. The dragonfly personifies contradictions, because its fragile and delicate appearance is combined with such qualities as endurance and courage. The dragonfly also signifies freedom, speed and impermanence.
A tattoo in the form of a fox carries such characteristics as ingenuity and a sharp mind. It is often called a symbol of attractiveness and sexuality.
Despite the fact that in the modern understanding the tortoise is primarily associated with slowness, its other characteristics have been known since ancient times - wisdom, knowledge, confidence and calmness. A turtle tattoo represents the entire universe and is a protective amulet.
A tattoo in the form of a dog will suit open and loyal girls. It symbolizes loyalty and courage and is a talisman. Dogs of certain breeds may have separate meanings: pug – sociability, husky – sincerity and endurance, pit bull – strength.
For girls who value home comfort, a squirrel tattoo is suitable. This animal has only positive characteristics - family warmth, sharp intelligence and dexterity. When choosing a sketch, you should rely on your character. For energetic girls, the image of a squirrel in motion will suit, and for calm girls - a squirrel sitting calmly.
Separately, we can highlight tattoos in the form of birds, the most common:
- dove (love and peace);
- crane (prosperity and well-being);
- hummingbirds (cheerfulness and love of freedom);
- swallow (home comfort and happiness);
- swan (loyalty and inner beauty);
- parrot (optimism);
- owl (wisdom and sharp mind);
- tit (beauty and determination);
- bullfinch (ability to adapt to new conditions).
All tattoos in the form of soaring birds mean lightness and sublimity.
Flower and plant tattoos
Tattoos in the form of flowers and plants are very beautiful and varied. They can be made in any style, color and size. But, in addition to visual appeal, such tattoos have a certain meaning. A tree tattoo symbolizes development and the ability to overcome difficulties.
The tree characterizes its bearer as a harmonious personality.
Certain types of trees and plants also have their significance:
| Name | Meaning |
| maple | love, peace |
| oak | strength, endurance |
| bamboo | self improvement |
| apple tree (apples) | fertility |
| cherry | youth, beauty |
| grape | determination |
| palm | longevity |
| forest | finding your way |
It is recommended to choose meaningful tattoos for girls in the form of flowers based on your taste. The positive qualities of a tattoo will only be revealed if the wearer likes them.
Each flower has its own meanings, which are attributed to them by different cultures:
- lily – tenderness, harmony and hope;
- rose – love and romance;
- lotus – purity, perfection and eternal life;
- dandelion – lightness and positivity;
- peony – beauty and youth;
- bells - tenderness;
- chamomile – sunlight;
- gladiolus - courage;
- hydrangea – protective amulet;
- lavender - spiritual harmony;
- tulip - love and happiness;
- sunflower - well-being and prosperity.
Some flowers will have different meanings depending on the color of the buds. A red carnation signifies victory and pride, a pink carnation mother's love, and yellow – care. A red poppy will mean pleasure in life, a yellow one will mean wealth, and a white one will mean consolation. Tattoos in the form of flowers can be colored, then they can convey all the brightness of these plants.
If in a tattoo you want to convey not the color, but the beautiful texture and structure of the buds, then the tattoo is done in black.
Where is the best place to get a tattoo?
To decide on a place for a tattoo, it is worth considering this issue from several angles. You need to decide whether the drawing should be visible to others. If a tattoo plays the role of a talisman or the dress code does not allow you to openly display it, then you should give preference to areas of the skin that will be covered by clothing - the back, stomach, hips, shoulder blades, shoulders and buttocks.
If you want the tattoo to always be open and your profession allows it, then the hands, wrists, fingers, and neck are suitable.
You need to consider the size and complexity of the sketch. Some areas of the body are quite mobile, so you should remember that a complex pattern will be greatly deformed. The most moving parts are the elbows, knees, some parts of the back and the ribs.
And one more important nuance: girls who want to get their first tattoo should take into account that in some areas of the body this will be a rather painful procedure. We are talking about elbows, wrists, hands, knees, face. In these areas, the bones are close to the skin; there is not a sufficient layer of fat and muscle, which in other areas absorbs the impact of the needle.
There are many options for interesting tattoos for girls that not only look attractive, but also carry a certain meaning. There are also various tattoo amulets that should be tattooed on closed areas of the skin.
Article format: E. Chaikina
Useful video about the meaning of tattoos for girls
Video about what the image of a butterfly on a girl’s body means among different nations:
Dug up on VKontakte (wowtattoo group) and filtered (to my taste). 20 quotes and opinions from tattoo owners about tattoos:
- There is no need to be afraid of pain. Critics... You're doing it for yourself. You have to live with it.
- Many people get tattoos precisely because of fashion, and a tattoo should reflect your character and state of mind. For me this is not decoration - for me it is life.
- With the advent of tattoos, the views of others change. Along with this, the perception of the world changes.
- With the appearance of tattoos on my body, I realized that I would no longer become an economist or accountant, as my mother wanted. Bree Bree
- Becoming happy...for me it means finding love...tattooed, of course. Bree Bree
- By the way, when I got my first tattoo, I immediately realized that I never liked it! But I didn’t stop there. Dead whores
- And even when I turn 60, I will not regret tattoos, because this is my memory, what I consciously did when I wanted. Maybe in my old age, looking at my tattoos, I will remember things that I would never have remembered without them. Dead whores
- My tattoos are a part of me. We are already inseparable. Evgenia Kislaya
- By the way, the first time I saw a tattoo was on the Associate Professor from “Gentlemen of Fortune”)) Yulia Grigorieva
- People pay attention to the tattoos and their looks make it clear that I am at least a little out of the general framework of gray idleness, regardless of whether they like it or not. Stanislav Pavlovich
- My inspiration for tattoos comes from my own life. Stanislav Pavlovich
- It doesn’t matter whether you have tattoos on your body or not, the main thing is to always be human. Thea Salad
- A tattoo will never make you smarter, stronger or happier. Develop spiritually and look for yourself! Thea Salad
- I definitely like showing off tattoos only when it’s appropriate. Unfortunately, most people get tattoos to attract attention when there is nothing else to attract, forgetting that the main value is inside us. Carrot Salad
- A stupid and frequently asked question: what will you do in old age? Well, obviously I won’t be bothered by the pictures on my already flabby skin... And it seems to me that I will be one of those crazy old ladies at whom the whole world will laugh :)
- It's great when you can tell a stranger a lot about yourself without saying a word. Lyubov Tyulkina
- Tattoos teach you a lot. At a minimum, be fully and completely responsible for your decisions, and you will have to deal with this decision in any case. It's completely your choice. Dasha Koshkina
- Your tattoo may not please absolutely everyone. It is important that you like it, and the opinion of the majority is the opinion of those who were not asked.
- People still think that all tattoos have a meaning and that they are worth a pack of cigarettes. Vitaly Levin
- There is so little “forever” in our lives.
Recently, text tattoos have become very fashionable, i.e. a tattoo that contains a statement or phrase made in most cases in handwritten font. Therefore, if you have decided to get a tattoo or temporary tattoo, it is preferable to choose this option.
In addition, it does not prevent you from mixing and matching tattoos in the form of pictures and text - it will always be fashionable and relevant. Also common options for tattoos in the form of an inscription or text are tattoos with dates and names.
Most often, phrases for tattoos use popular idioms and sayings of wise people. But no one is stopping you from composing your own motto, which will more accurately reflect your life position and the path you have chosen. As a rule, phrases for tattoos are performed in foreign languages, most often these are Latin and other dialects that are incomprehensible to most people :)
Script tattoos are usually done in Latin, French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic and Portuguese. Less commonly, some artists do tattoos in Chinese, Japanese, Hindi and Hebrew. The more incomprehensible and intricate the phrase, script and language of the tattoo, the cooler it is!
Fonts for tattoos. How to choose the right font for a tattoo.
For text tattoos, you can choose absolutely any font from hundreds available on the Internet. A convenient site for selecting fonts for tattoos is www.dafont.com. When it comes to girls, they choose more elegant, handwritten fonts, such as Script Calligraphy.
Text tattoos in last years are gaining more and more popularity, becoming more of a fashion trend. What is such a tattoo?! It contains a phrase from a popular song, a quote or a statement from a famous person, usually written in handwritten font.
If you decide to get a temporary or permanent tattoo, then think about whether you should opt for this particular type of body decoration. In addition, no one forbade combining a picture and text in tatoo - there are no limits to imagination!!! This combination is even more interesting and unusual!
And some individuals, making a tattoo in the form of an inscription or text, imprint on their body a memorable date or simply the name of a loved one and dear to their heart, so that he is at least that way closer to his soul! In general, you can make various interesting variations with names in tattoos: for example, a name and a heart. Or a name and a flower!
Among the most common are phrases for tattoos, representing popular sayings (there are even proverbs) and sayings of wise or famous people. I think it’s clear that only a relatively short saying is suitable for such a tattoo. But here, as they say, brevity is the sister of talent! Besides, you are “your own director” and what’s stopping you from stamping on your arm or leg your own slogan or motto for life, which will fully reflect your individuality and exceptional feature that makes you stand out in the crowd!
As an option, you can also tattoo a phrase in Latin, English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic and even Chinese or Japanese. In the latter case, be careful that it doesn’t turn out like in the joke “Sausage, helicopter, hippopotamus.”
Phrases, quotes and inscriptions for tattoos in Russian:
1. A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step
2. Having learned the truth in the morning, you can die in the evening
3. The wise man knows no worries, the humane man knows no worries, the brave man knows no fear.
4. Don’t do to others what you wouldn’t wish for yourself.
5. Anyone who speaks beautifully and has an attractive appearance is rarely truly human.
6. According to their natural inclinations, people are close to each other, but according to their habits they are far from each other.
7. A perfect person looks for everything in himself, an insignificant person - in others
8. Those who do not think about distant difficulties will certainly face near troubles.
9. A noble man awaits the commands of Heaven with dignity. A short man fussily waits for luck
10. A worthy person does not follow in the footsteps of other people.
11. A noble husband is serene in his soul. A low man is always preoccupied
12. A scientist seeking the truth, but ashamed of poor clothing and rough food! What else is there to talk about!
13. Evaluating worldly affairs, a noble man neither rejects nor approves of anything, but measures everything with justice.
14. A truly humane husband achieves everything through his own efforts.
15. Everyone can become a noble husband. You just need to decide to become one
16. The word must be true, the action must be decisive
17. A noble man knows only duty, a low man knows only benefit
18. Anyone who studies without thinking will fall into error. He who thinks without wanting to learn will find himself in difficulty.
19. It is not easy to meet a person who, having devoted three years of his life to teaching, would not dream of occupying a high position
20. In ancient times, people studied in order to improve themselves. Nowadays they study in order to surprise others
21. Study as if you constantly feel your knowledge is lacking.
22. Only the wisest and the stupidest are not teachable.
23. Blessed is the one who knows nothing: he does not risk being misunderstood
24. Don't worry about people not knowing you, but worry about not knowing people.
25. He who, turning to the old, is able to discover new things, is worthy of being a teacher.
26. The only real mistake is not correcting your past mistakes.
27. A noble husband does not expect deception from anyone, but when he is deceived, he is the first to notice it
28. Everyone makes mistakes depending on their bias
29. I don’t get upset if people don’t understand me, I get upset if I don’t understand people
30. Changes do not occur only with the highest wisdom and the lowest stupidity
31. People in ancient times did not like to talk much. They considered it a shame for themselves not to keep up with their own words
32. It is enough for words to express meaning.
33. Silence is a true friend who will never change
34. Complaining about an unpleasant thing is doubling the evil; laughing at her is destroying him
35. When you don’t know words, you have nothing to get to know people
36. A noble man strives to speak tongue-tied but act skillfully
37. Virtue will not remain alone. She will definitely have neighbors
38. If a person is firm, decisive, simple and quiet, then he is already close to humanity
39. Try to be at least a little kinder, and you will find that you will not be able to commit a bad act.
40. It is wonderful where mercy resides. Is it possible to achieve wisdom if you do not live in its region?
41. Sending people to war untrained means betraying them
42. Don’t have friends who are inferior to you morally
43. Only a truly humane person is capable of both loving and hating
44. A respectful son is one who upsets his father and mother only with his illness
45. He who cannot instruct his family to goodness cannot learn himself.
46. A noble man endures adversity, but a lowly man blossoms in trouble
47. A restrained person has fewer mistakes
48. Be strict with yourself and gentle with others. This way you will protect yourself from human hostility.
49. People want wealth and fame for themselves; if both cannot be obtained honestly, they should be avoided
50. People are afraid of poverty and obscurity; if both cannot be avoided without losing honor, they should be accepted
51. If you have the opportunity to show mercy, do not let even the teacher go ahead.
52. The secret of good government: let the ruler be the ruler, the subject the subject, the father the father, and the son the son
53. When the paths are unequal, they do not make plans together.
54. Respect every person as ourselves, and treat him as we wish to be treated.
55. Without learning decency, you will not establish yourself
56. Pay for evil with sincerity, and pay for good with goodness
57. Don’t complain about snow on your neighbor’s roof if your own threshold isn’t cleared.
58. If you are straightforward, then everything will be done without orders. And if they themselves are not straight, they will not obey, even if they are ordered
59. A noble husband, attached to the comforts of home, is not worthy to be called such
60. Sophisticated words destroy virtue. Intemperance in small things will ruin a great cause
61. Anyone who, having lived to forty years, causes only hostility, is a complete person
62. How can you deal with a person who cannot be trusted? If a cart doesn't have an axle, how can you ride in it?
63. Of all crimes, the most serious is heartlessness
64. If you don’t have bad thoughts, you won’t have bad deeds.
65. An angry person is always full of poison
66. Visiting and listening to evil people is already the beginning of an evil deed.
67. A noble man blames himself, a small man blames others
68. When they proceed only from profit, they multiply anger
69. If we know so little about life, what can we know about death?
70. The fact that you were offended or robbed does not mean anything if you do not constantly remember it
Phrases, quotes and inscriptions for tattoos in English with translation:
Have Faith - Believe.
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us - All we need to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
Be the one to guide me, but never hold me down – Be the one who guides me, but never dare to slow me down.
Celebrate this chance to be alive and breathing – Celebrate this chance that you are alive and breathing.
Dream as if you’ll live forever - Dream as if you will live forever.
Everyone experienced something that changed him - Everyone has gone through something in their lives that changed them.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it - Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Have Faith - Believe.
He, who does not love loneliness, does not love freedom - Who does not love loneliness, does not love freedom.
Fall down seven times, stand up eight - Fall seven times, but stand up eight.
For every dark night, There’s a brighter day – For every dark night there will be a bright day.
I am not afraid I was born to do this - I am not afraid, I was born to do this.
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - I am the master of my destiny, I am the captain of my soul.
I carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart.) – I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart).
I'll follow you and make a heaven out of hell, and I'll die by your hand which I love so well – I will follow you and even turn hell into heaven, and I will die next to you, with the person I I love tau very much.
I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving - I love you this way and not otherwise, because I don’t know any other love.
I love you because the entire universe is conspired to help me find you - I love you because the whole Universe helped me find you.
I will strive with things impossible - I will fight even with what looks impossible.
I’m gonna fight for what’s right... - I’m going to fight for what I think is right...
If you want to be somebody, somebody really special, be yourself! – If you want to be someone, someone really special, be yourself!
If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others - If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others.
In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities - In dreams and love there is nothing impossible.
It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop - It doesn’t matter how slowly you move, the main thing is not to stop.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass – Life is not a moment of waiting for the storm to pass...
Learn from yesterday Live for today Hope for tomorrow – Learn from yesterday’s mistakes, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
Live each day as if it were your last - Live every day as if it were your last.
Look after my heart I’ve left it with you. - Take care of my heart, I left it with you.
Love is all you need - All you need is love. This heart beats for only you - This heart beats only for you.
No one is ever betrayed by true love – Real love I haven’t betrayed anyone yet.
Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse - Not knowing is bad, not wanting to know is even worse
Success is not in what you have, but who you are - Success is not in what you have, but in what you are.
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return – The greatest thing you can learn is to love and be loved in return.
That which does not kill me makes me stronger – That which does not kill us makes us stronger.
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything - Those who cannot change their views cannot change anything.
There is always hope - There is always hope. With pain comes strength – With pain comes strength.
You don’t know what you’re alive for until you know what you would die for - You will never understand what you live for until you realize what you could die for.
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that’s all - Living is the rarest phenomenon in the world. Most people just exist.
We found love - We found love. You are every reason, every hope and every dream I’ve ever had - You are the only reason, the only hope, the only dream that I have ever had.
We fell in love, despite our differences - We fell in love with each other, despite being different.
Phrases, quotes and inscriptions for tattoos in Latin:
106. In memoriam - In memory.
1. Ab altero expectes, alteri quod feceris - Expect from another what you yourself did to another.
2. Ad pulchritudinem ego excitata sum, elegantia spiro et artem efflo - I am awakened to beauty, I breathe grace and radiate art.
3. Abiens, abi! - Leaving go!
4. Adversa fortuna - Evil rock.
5. Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem - Try to maintain presence of mind even in difficult circumstances.
6. Aetate fruere, mobili cursu fugit - Take advantage of life, it is so fleeting.
7. Actum ne agas - What is finished, do not return to it.
8. Aliena vitia in oculis habemus, and tergo nostra sunt - Other people’s vices are before our eyes, ours are behind our backs.
9. Aliis inserviendo consumor - I waste myself by serving others.
10. Amantes sunt amentes - Lovers are mad.
11. Amicos res secundae parant, adversae probant - Happiness makes friends, misfortune tests them.
12. Amor etiam deos tangit - Even the gods are subject to love.
13. Amor non est medicabilis herbis - There is no cure for love.
14. Amor omnia vincit - Love conquers everything.
15. Amor, ut lacrima, ab oculo oritur, in cor cadit - Love, like a tear, is born from the eyes and falls on the heart.
16. Antiquus amor cancer est - Old love is not forgotten.
17 Audi, multa, loquere pauca - Listen a lot, talk little.
18. Audi, vide, sile - Listen, look and be silent.
19. Audire ignoti quom imperant soleo non auscultare - I am ready to listen to stupidity, but I will not obey.
20. Aut viam inveniam, aut faciam - Either I will find the road, or I will pave it myself.
21. Aut vincere, aut mori. - Either win or die.
22. Aut caesar, aut nihil. - Either Caesar or nothing.
23. Beatitudo non est virtutis praemium, sed ipsa virtus - Happiness is not a reward for valor, but is itself valor.
24. Benefacta male locata malefacta arbitror - I consider benefits shown to an unworthy person to be atrocities.
25. Calamitas virtutis occasio - Calamity is the touchstone of valor.
26. Carpe diem - Seize the moment.
27. Certum voto pete finem - Set yourself only achievable goals
28. Cogitationes poenam nemo patitur - No one is punished for thoughts.
29. Cogito, ergo sum - I think, therefore I exist.
30. Conscientia mille testes - Conscience is a thousand witnesses.
31. Consultor homini tempus utilissimus - Time is the most useful adviser to a person.
32. Cui ridet Fortuna, eum ignorat Femida - To whom Fortune smiles, Themis does not notice him.
33. Cum vitia present, paccat qui recte facit - When vices flourish, those who live honestly suffer.
34. Damant, quod non intelegunt - They condemn because they do not understand.
35. De gustibus non disputandum est - There is no arguing about tastes.
36. De mortuis aut bene, aut nihil - About the dead, it’s either good or nothing.
37. Descensus averno facilis est - The path to hell is easy.
38. Deus ipse se fecit - God created himself.
39. Divide et impera - Divide and conquer.
40. Ducunt volentem fata, nolentem trahunt - Fate leads those who want to go, drags those who don’t want to.
41. Dura lex, sed lex - No matter how harsh the law is, it must be observed.
42. Dum spiro, spero! - While I breathe I hope!
43. Dum spiro, amo atque credo - While I breathe, I love and believe.
44. Edite, bibite, post mortem nulla voluptas! - Eat, drink, there is no pleasure after death!
45. Educa te ipsum! - Educate yourself!
46. Esse oportet ut vivas, non vivere ut edas. “You have to eat to live, not live to eat.”
47. Esse quam videri - To be, not to seem.
48. Etiam innocentes cogit mentiri dolor - Pain makes even the innocent lie.
49. Ex nihilo nihil fit - Nothing comes from nothing.
50. Ex malis eligere minima - Choose the least of evils.
51. Ex ungue leonem - You can recognize a lion by its claws.
52. Ex ungua leonem cognoscimus, ex auribus asinum - We recognize a lion by its claws, and a donkey by its ears.
53. Experientia est optima magistra - Experience is the best teacher.
54.Facile omnes, cum valemus, recta consilia aegrotis damus - When we are healthy, we easily give good advice to the sick.
55. Facta sunt potentiora verbis - Actions are stronger than words.
56. Factum est factam - fact is fact.
57. Fama clamosa - Loud glory.
58. Fama volat - The earth is full of rumors.
59. Feci quod potui, faciant meliora potentes - I did everything I could, whoever can do it better.
60. Felix, qui quod amat, defendere fortiter audet - Happy is he who boldly takes under his protection what he loves.
61. Feminae naturam regere desperare est otium - Having decided to pacify a woman’s character, say goodbye to peace!
62. Festina lente - Hurry up slowly.
63. Fide, sed cui fidas, vide - Be vigilant; trust, but be careful who you trust.
64. Fidelis et forfis - Faithful and brave.
65. Finis vitae, sed non amoris - Life ends, but not love.
66. Flagrante delicto - At the crime scene, red-handed.
67. Fors omnia versas - Blind chance changes everything (the will of blind chance).
68. Fortes fortuna adjuvat - Fate helps the brave.
69. Fortiter in re, suaviter in modo - Persistently achieve the goal, acting gently.
70. Fortunam citius reperis, quam retineas - Happiness is easier to find than to maintain.
71. Fortunam suam quisque parat - Everyone finds their own destiny.
72. Fructus temporum - Fruit of time.
73. Fuge, late, tace - Run, hide, be silent.
74. Fugit irrevocabile tempus - Irrevocable time is running.
75. Gaudeamus igitur - So let's have fun.
76. Gloria victoribus - Glory to the winners.
77. Gustus legibus non subiacet - Taste does not obey laws.
78. Gutta cavat lapidem - A drop wears away a stone.
79. Heu conscienta animi gravis est servitus - Worse than slavery is remorse.
80. Heu quam est timendus qui mori tutus putat! - He is terrible who considers death to be good!
81. Hoc est vivere bis, vita posse priore frui - To be able to enjoy the life you have lived means to live twice.
82. Homines amplius oculis, quam auribus credunt - People believe their eyes more than their ears.
83. Homines, dum docent, discunt - People, teaching, learn.
84. Hominis est errare - To err is human.
85. Homines non odi, sed ejus vitia - I don’t hate a person, but his vices.
86. Homines quo plura habent, eo cupiunt ampliora - Than more people have, the more they want to have.
87. Homo hominis amicus est - Man is a friend to man.
88. Homo homini lupus est - Man is a wolf to man.
89. Homo sum et nihil humani a me alienum puto - I am a man, and nothing human is alien to me.
90. Ibi potest valere populus, ubi leges valent - Where the laws are in force and the people are strong.
91. Igne natura renovatur integra. - By fire, all nature is renewed.
92. Ignoscito saepe alteri, nunquam tibi - Farewell to others often, never to yourself.
93. Imago animi vultus est - The face is the mirror of the soul.
94. Imperare sibi maximum imperium est - To command oneself is the greatest power.
95. In aeternum - Forever, forever.
96. In Daemon Deus - God is in the Demon!
97. In dubio abstine - When in doubt, abstain.
98. Infandum renovare dolorem - Again resurrect unspeakable pain
99. Infelicissimum genus infortunii est fuisse felicem - The greatest misfortune is to be happy in the past.
100. Incertus animus dimidium sapientiae est - Doubt is half of wisdom.
101. In pace - In peace, at ease.
102. Incedo per ignes - I walk among the fire.
103. Incertus animus dimidium sapientiae est - Doubt is half of wisdom.
104. Injuriam facilius facias guam feras - It’s easy to offend, harder to endure.
105. In me omnis spes mihi est - All my hope is in myself.
106. In memoriam - In memory.
107. In pace leones, in proelio cervi - In time of peace there are lions, in battle there are deer.
108. Inter arma silent leges - When weapons thunder, the laws are silent.
109. Inter parietes - Within four walls.
110. In tyrrannos - Against tyrants.
111. In vino veritas - The truth is in wine.
112. In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas - Truth is in wine, health is in water.
113. In vitium ducit culpae fuga - The desire to avoid a mistake draws you into another.
114. In venere semper certat dolor et gaudium - In love, pain and joy always compete.
115. Ira furor brevis est - Anger is a short-term insanity.
116. Ira initium insaniae est - Anger is the beginning of madness.
117. Jactantius maerent, quae minus dolent - Those who mourn least show off their grief most of all.
118. Jucundissimus est amari, sed non minus amare - It is very pleasant to be loved, but it is no less pleasant to love yourself.
119. Leve fit, quod bene fertur onus - The load becomes light when you carry it with humility.
120. Lucri bonus est odor ex re qualibet - The smell of profit is pleasant, no matter where it comes from.
121. Lupus non mordet lupum - A wolf will not bite a wolf.
122. Lupus pilum mutat, non mentem - The wolf changes its fur, not its nature.
123. Manus manum lavat - The hand washes the hand.
124. Mea mihi conscientia pluris est quam omnium sermo - My conscience is more important to me than all the gossip.
125. Mea vita et anima es - You are my life and soul.
126. Melius est nomen bonum quam magnae divitiae - A good name is better than great wealth.
127. Meliora spero - Hope for the best.
128. Mens sana in corpore sano - A healthy mind in a healthy body.
129. Memento mori - Remember death.
130. Memento quia pulvis est - Remember that you are dust.
131. Mores cuique sui fingit fortunam - Our fate depends on our morals.
132. Mors nescit legem, tollit cum paupere regem - Death does not know the law, it takes both the king and the poor man.
133. Mors omnia solvit - Death solves all problems.
134. Mortem effugere nemo potest - No one can escape death.
135. Natura abhorret vacuum - Nature abhors a vacuum.
135. Naturalia non sunt turpia - Natural is not shameful.
137. Nihil habeo, nihil curo - I have nothing and don’t care about anything.
138. Nitinur in vetitum semper, cupimusque negata - We always strive for the forbidden and desire the unlawful.
139. Nolite dicere, si nescitis - Don’t speak if you don’t know.
140. Non est fumus absque igne - There is no smoke without fire.
141. Non ignara mali, miseris succurrere disco - Having experienced misfortune, I learned to help the sufferers.
142. Non progredi est regredi - Not moving forward means going backward.
143. Nunquam retrorsum, semper ingrediendum - Not a step back, always forward.
144. Nusquam sunt, qui ubique sunt - Those who are everywhere are nowhere.
145. Oderint dum metuant - Let them hate, as long as they are afraid.
146. Odi et amo - I hate and love.
147. Omne ignotum pro magnifico est - Everything unknown seems majestic.
148. Omnes homines agunt histrionem - All people are actors on the stage of life.
149. Omnes vulnerant, ultima necat - Every hour wounds, the last kills.
150. Omnia mea mecum porto - I carry everything that is mine with me.
151. Omnia fluunt, omnia mutantur - Everything flows, everything changes.
152. Omnia mors aequat - Death equals everything.
153. Omnia praeclara rara - Everything beautiful is rare.
154. Omnia, quae volo, adipiscar - I achieve everything I want.
155. Optimi consiliarii mortui - The best advisers are dead.
156. Optimum medicamentum quies est - The best medicine is rest.
157. Pecunia non olet - Money does not smell.
158. Per aspera ad astra - Through thorns to the stars.
159. Per fas et nefas - By hook or by crook.
160. Per risum multum debes cognoscere stultum - You should recognize a fool by frequent laughter.
161. Perigrinatio est vita - Life is a journey.
162. Persona grata - A desirable person or a person of trust.
163. Petite, et dabitur vobis; quaerite et invenietis; pulsate, et aperietur vobis - Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you.
164. Primus inter pares - First among equals.
165. Quae fuerant vitia, mores sunt - What were vices are now morals.
166. Quae nocent - docent - What harms, teaches.
167. Qui tacet consentire videtur - Silence is a sign of consent.
168. Quid quisque vitet, nunquam homini satis cautum est in horas - No one can know when to beware of which danger.
169. Quo quisque sapientior est, eo solet esse modestior - Than smarter person, the more modest he is usually.
170. Quod cito fit, cito perit - What is quickly done, soon falls apart.
171. Respue quod non es - Throw away what is not you.
172. Scio me nihil scire - I know that I know nothing.
173. Sed semel insanivimus omnes - One day we all become mad.
174. Semper mors subest - Death is always near.
175 Sequere Deum - Follow the will of God.
176. Si etiam omnes, ego non - Even if everyone does, I won’t
177. Si vis amari, ama - If you want to be loved, love.
178. Si vis pacem, para bellum - If you want peace, prepare for war.
179. Sibi imperare maximum imperium est - The highest power is power over oneself.
180. Similis simili gaudet - Like rejoices in like.
181. Sic itur ad astra - This is how they go to the stars.
182. Sol lucet omnibus - The sun shines on everyone.
183. Sola mater amanda est et pater honestandus est - Only a mother is worthy of love, a father is worthy of respect.
184. Sua cuique fortuna in manu est - Everyone has their own destiny in their hands.
185. Suum cuique - To each his own
186. Tarde venientibus ossa - He who comes late gets bones.
187. Tempus fugit - Time flies.
188. Terra incognita - Unknown land
189. Tertium non datur - There is no third option; there is no third.
190. Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito! - Do not submit to trouble, but boldly go towards it!
191. Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis - Where you are not capable of anything, you should not want anything.
192. Ut ameris, amabilis esto - To be loved, be worthy of love.
193. Varietas delectat - Variety brings pleasure.
194. Verae amititiae sempiternae sunt - True friendship is eternal.
195. Veni, vidi, vici - I came, I saw, I conquered.
196. Veni, vidi, fugi - I came, I saw, I ran away.
197. Vita sine libertate, nihil - Life without freedom is nothing.
198. Vivamus atque amemus - Let us live and love.
199. Vivere est agere - To live means to act.
200. Vivere est vincere - To live means to win.
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Non progredi est regredi
Not moving forward means going backwards
Homines quo plura habent, eo cupiunt ampliora
The more people have, the more they want to have
Gaudeamus igitur
So let's have fun
Gloria victoribus
Glory to the winners
Per risum multum debes cognoscere stultum
You should recognize a fool by his frequent laughter
Homines non odi, sed ejus vitia
I don’t hate a person, but his vices
Amor etiam deos tangit
Even the gods are subject to love
Incedo per ignes
I walk among the fire
Sequere Deum
Follow God's will
Doubt is half of wisdom
Esse oportet ut vivas, non vivere ut edas
You have to eat to live, not live to eat
In vino veritas
The truth is in the wine
Ex malis eligere minima
Choose the least of two evils
Optimi consiliarii mortui
The best advisors are dead
Ex unguess leonem
You can recognize a lion by its claws
Vivere est vincere
To live is to win
Incertus animus dimidium sapientiae est
Doubt is half of wisdom
Vivere est agere
To live means to act
Feci quod potui, faciant meliora potentes
I did everything I could, whoever can do it better
Feminae naturam regere desperare est otium
Having decided to pacify a woman’s temperament, say goodbye to peace!
Dum spiro, amo atque credo
While I breathe, I love and believe
Festina Lente
Hurry up slowly
Calamitas virtutis occasio
Adversity is the Touchstone of Valor
Omnes homines agunt histrionem
All people are actors on the stage of life
Lucri bonus est odor ex re qualibet
The smell of profit is pleasant, no matter where it comes from
Factum est factam
What's done is done (a fact is a fact)
Ignoscito saepe alteri, nunquam tibi
Forgive others often, never forgive yourself.
Tempora mutantur et nos mutamur in illis
Times change and we change with them
Tarde venientibus ossa
Whoever comes late gets bones
Imago animi vultus est
The face is the mirror of the soul
Homo hominis amicus est
Man is man's friend
Homines, dum docent, discunt
People learn by teaching
Mors nescit legem, tollit cum paupere regem
Death knows no law, takes both the king and the poor
Quod cito fit, cito perit
What is soon made, soon falls apart
Amor non est medicabilis herbis
Love cannot be cured with herbs
Finis vitae, sed non amoris
Life ends, but not love
Fidelis et forfis
Faithful and brave
Fide, sed cui fidas, vide
Be vigilant; trust, but be careful who you trust
Experientia est optima magistra
Experience is the best teacher
Verae amititiae sempiternae sunt
True friendship is forever
Damant, quod non intelegunt
They judge because they don't understand
Descensus averno facilis est
The easy way to hell
Viva vox alit plenius
Living speech nourishes more abundantly
Vivamus atque amemus
Let's live and love
De mortuis aut bene, aut nihil
About the dead it's either good or nothing
Ad pulchritudinem ego excitata sum, elegantia spiro et artem efflo
I am awakened to beauty, breathe grace and radiate art.
Deus ipse se fecit
God created himself
Aequam memento rebus in arduis servare mentem
Try to maintain presence of mind even in difficult circumstances
Primus inter pares
First among equals
Gustus legibus non subiacet
Taste is not subject to laws
Semper mors subest
Death is always near
Dum spiro, spero!
While I breathe I hope!
Homines amplius oculis, quam auribus credunt
People believe their eyes more than their ears
Benefacta male locata malefacta arbitror
I consider blessings done to an unworthy person to be evil deeds.
Fortes fortuna adjuvat
Fate helps the brave
Dura lex, sed lex
The law is harsh, but it's the law
Audi, vide, strong
Listen, watch and be silent
Omnia mea mecum porto
I carry everything that’s mine with me
Omnia, quae volo, adipiscar
I achieve everything I want
Omnia mors aequat
Death equals everything
Fama clamosa
Loud glory
Igne natura renovatur integra
By fire all nature is renewed
Si vis amari, ama
If you want to be loved, love
In me omnis spes mihi est
All my hope is in myself
Out vincere, out mori
Either win or die
Mens sana in corpore sano
In a healthy body healthy mind
Aliena vitia in oculis habemus, and tergo nostra sunt
Other people's vices are before our eyes, ours are behind our backs
Varietas delectat
Variety is fun
Naturalia non sunt turpia
Natural is not shameful
In venere semper certat dolor et gaudium
In love, pain and joy always compete
Nusquam sunt, qui ubique sunt
Those who are everywhere are nowhere
Vi veri vniversum vivus vici
I conquered the universe with the power of truth during my lifetime
Quo quisque sapientior est, eo solet esse modestior
The smarter a person is, the more modest he is usually
Si vis pacem, para bellum
If you want peace, prepare for war
Sed semel insanivimus omnes
One day we all get mad
Infelicissimum genus infortunii est fuisse felicem
The greatest misfortune is to be happy in the past
In vitium ducit culpae fuga
The desire to avoid a mistake draws you into another
Tertium non datur
There is no third
Quid quisque vitet, nunquam homini satis cautum est in horas
No one can know when to look out for danger
Mors omnia solvit
Death solves all problems
Memento mori
memento Mori
Memento quia pulvis est
Remember that you are dust
In aeternum
Forever, forever
In pace leones, in proelio cervi
In time of peace - lions, in battle - deer
Inter arma silent legs
When guns thunder, laws are silent
Nitinur in vetitum semper, cupimusque negata
We always strive for the forbidden and desire the forbidden
Tempus fugit
Time is running out
Carpe diem
Seize the day (moment)
Homo homini lupus est
Man is a wolf to man
Corrige praeteritum, praesens rege, cerne futurum
Correct the past, manage the present, provide for the future
Oderint dum metuant
Let them hate, as long as they are afraid
Vita sine libertate, nihil
Life without freedom is nothing
Cum vitia present, paccat qui recte facit
When vices flourish, those who live honestly suffer
Ibi potest valere populus, ubi leges valent
Where the laws are in force and the people are strong
Leave fit, quote bene fertur onus
The load becomes light when you carry it with humility
Imperare sibi maximum imperium est
To command oneself is the greatest power
Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito!
Do not submit to trouble, but boldly go towards it!
Beatitudo non est virtutis praemium, sed ipsa virtus
Happiness is not a reward for valor, but it is valor itself
Amor, ut lacrima, ab oculo oritur, in cor cadit
Love, like a tear, is born from the eyes and falls on the heart.
Esse quam videri
Be, not seem to be
Felix, qui quod amat, defendere fortiter audet
Happy is he who boldly takes under his protection what he loves.
Sol lucet omnibus
The sun is shining for everyone
Odi et amo
I hate and I love
Cogito, ergo sum
I think therefore I am
Actum ne agas
What's over, don't come back to it
Ab altero expectes, alteri quod feceris
Expect from another what you yourself did to another
Amantes sunt amentes
Lovers are mad
Antiquus amor cancer est
Old love is not forgotten
Cui ridet Fortuna, eum ignorat Femida
Whoever Fortune smiles on, Themis does not notice
Omnia fluunt, omnia mutantur
Everything flows, everything changes
Ut ameris, amabilis esto
To be loved, be worthy of love
Ubi nihil vales, ibi nihil velis
Where you are not capable of anything, you should not want anything
Similis simili gaudet
Like rejoices in like
In dubio abstine
When in doubt, refrain
Utatur motu animi qui uti ratione non potest
He who cannot follow the dictates of the mind, let him follow the movements of the soul
Omnia praeclara rara
Everything beautiful is rare
In Daemon Deus!
There is God in the Demon!
Sibi imperare maximum imperium est
The highest power is power over oneself
Terra incognita
Unknown land
Mores cuique sui fingit fortunam
Our fate depends on our morals
Nihil est ab omni parte beatum
Nothing is good in every way
Meliora spero
Hoping for the best
Natura abhorret vacuum
Nature abhors a vacuum
Homo sum et nihil humani a me alienum puto
I am a man, and nothing human is alien to me
Si etiam omnes, ego non
Even if everything is not me
Mortem effugere nemo potest
No one can escape death
Audire ignoti quom imperant soleo non auscultare
I'm ready to listen to stupidity, but I won't listen
Nihil habeo, nihil curo
I have nothing - I don’t care about anything
Tanto brevius omne tempus, quanto felicius est
The faster time flies, the happier it is
Petite, et dabitur vobis; quaerite et invenietis; pulsate, et aperietur vobis
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you
In Tyrannos
Against tyrants
