Tattoos are permanent designs etched on the skin with pigments. Tattoos are a great way of expressing your personality. You can choose any design that reflects your personality or use your imagination to create a completely unique design. One thing that is exclusive to every person is their birth month. Birth flower tattoos are a unique way to flaunt your individuality. Zodiac signs and constellations are widely used to represent one’s birth month.
List of birth flower tattoos with meanings and design ideas
Though at times, it becomes difficult to choose a design from the endless options available as they might be confusing. Hence, we have collated a list of beautiful and unique birth flower tattoo design ideas for you.
Birth Flower
In ancient times, people communicated through flowers, known as floriography or the language of flowers. Flowers have a certain language, and each flower holds a unique meaning and message. Like zodiac signs and birthstones tells us about our personality traits based on the month and date, a birth flower too symbolizes individual personality traits.
Each month is associated with a unique flower. The flowers are not assigned to their particular months for their powers. Rather they are assigned based on the beauty, fragrance, and hue they convey during that specific month. Therefore, getting a birth flower tattoo will not only be unique, but it will also add a magical touch.
Birth Flower according to Birth Month and their Meanings
January: Carnation
Carnation is often referred to as “The Flowers of God”. They come in a variety of colors, each with a particular meaning. It symbolizes many things, including good luck, pure love, and fascination. Therefore, what color you are adding to your tattoo design can have much meaning as the design itself.
Below are some beautiful January birth month tattoos with design ideas for carnations.
February: Violet
Violets are among some of the first flowers to bloom as a sign of the inception of the spring season. They are native flowers of Europe and Asia and symbolize loyalty and spiritual wisdom. Violets come in many different hues. Each hue represents a different meaning.
Some beautiful tattoo designs for violet are given below.
March: Daffodil
Daffodils are trumpet-shaped with a star shape background to contrast their erupting trumpet center. Daffodils are known for their bright warm colors. As they indicate the change of season and transformation, daffodils signify peace, new beginnings, good luck, and prosperity.
If you are born in March, we have some gorgeous daffodil tattoo ideas to take inspiration from.
April: Daisy
Daisies are simple flowers that appear when spring is in its full bloom. They emit happiness are feelings of purity. Daisy is recognized as a symbol of purity, innocence, and true love. They also represent modesty, loyalty, and trust.
If you want some inspirational ideas, here are some pretty Daisy tattoo ideas.
May: Lily of the valley and Hawthorne
Lily of the valley is another springtime flower that indicates that summer is just around the corner. It is a true feminine flower that stands for chastity, rebirth, motherhood, and new beginnings. Hawthorne is a small tree from the rose family, often known as the May tree. They come in a variety of colors and symbolize well-being, faith, love, protection, and spiritual growth.
Here are some birth flower tattoos with ideas for Lily of the valley and Hawthorne.
June: Rose and Honeysuckle
Rose is one of the most gorgeous and popular flowers globally. They are often recognized as red but can also be pink and white. Roses are symbolic of love and passion. Honeysuckle is native to North America and blooms from shrubs and vines. They stand for affection and happiness.
Below are some tattoo ideas for rose and honeysuckle
July: Larkspur and Water Lily
Larkspur grows abundantly across North America and Europe. They have repellent properties and are generally purple in color. Larkspur is symbolic of positivity, warmth, and grace. Waterlilies are exotic flowers that signify rebirth and enlightenment. If you want some of the many ideas, here are some pretty larkspur and water lily tattoo ideas.
August: Gladiolus
Gladiolus, also known as ‘sword lily’, comes in a wide range of colors. The flower is native to the region of the Mediterranean. Gladiolus has a range of symbolism. Traditionally they were symbolic of bravery and honor. It also symbolizes love at first sight and romance.
For inspiration, you can refer to these birth flower tattoos with gladiolus.
September: Aster
Asters are exotic star-shaped flower that blooms in autumn. Asters were believed to have the ability to drive away evil spirits. It marks the unofficial end of summer. Asters are symbolic of royalty, devotion, and wisdom. They are generally purple but can also be white in color.
If you want some ideas, here are some beautiful aster birth flower tattoos.
October: Marigold
Marigolds are known for their bright orange color having their origins in Mexico. Its crimson, yellow, and orange tones perfectly suites the warm tones of the fall season. Marigolds are symbolic of happiness, joy, wishful love, and remembrance of the ones who have passed away.
Some beautiful tattoo designs for marigolds are given below
November: Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a famous Chinese flower. Chrysanthemums’ meaning depends on their color. Red stands for love and passion, white for loyalty, yellow for sorrow, and violet symbolizes a good wish.
Below are some tattoo designs for Chrysanthemum.
December: Holly
Technically holly is a berry and also semi-toxic for humans. They are considered Christmas flowers and are often used as Christmas decorations. Holly signifies festivities, optimism, good fortune, and peace.
Some beautiful tattoo designs for holly are given below.
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Therefore, you can refer to the above birth flower tattoos and their meaning to get inspiration and the most attractive and meaningful tattoos.
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