Updated: The Meanings Behind Common Tattoo Symbols

If you're looking for a particular symbol to represent a certain event, emotion, or personal belief, these articles are very helpful in finding the meanings behind many objects, symbols, icons and characters. Due to several of the websites that were once listed as references being shut down, there were a lot of broken links on these pages, which I do apologize for. I have now removed all dead links and have added a few new ones that are even better symbol resources than the old ones. I hope you find these pages useful when searching for the perfect symbol for your tattoo! Here's a quick run-down of the types of symbols you'll find:

• Religious Symbols - Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hinduism, Wiccan & More
• Memorial Symbols - Cemetery and Tombstone Icons
• Astrological Symbols - Signs of the Zodiac and Planetary Icons
• Flowers - The meanings of the lotus, roses and other flowers
• Ancient & Cultural Symbols - Egyptian, Celtic, West African, Native American, pirate flags and family coats of arms
• GLBT Pride Symbols
• Japanese Kanji and Chinese Characters
• Common Tattoo Symbols and Jailhouse Tattoos
• Symbols of Hate - hopefully these are ones you will want to AVOID!