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18 Small Meaningful Tattoos That Are Dainty AF

Tattoos are what make us different from everyone else. It’s a way we show off our uniqueness. A small meaningful tattoo can speak unspoken volumes and let you learn something about a stranger.

1. Sunflower

This small meaningful tattoo represents happiness, loyalty, and positive vibes. These flowers are known as happy flowers. The spiritual meaning of a sunflower is faith and love. This tattoo looks best on the wrist, ankle, or even on the rib cage.

2. Me

This is one of my favorite small meaningful tattoos because it is simple and reflects self-love. I like this tattoo because it shows that the wearer is putting their selves before everything. This tattoo is best placed on the finger or on the wrist.

3. Roman Numerals

This can stand for an important date. Some say the Roman numeral one, four, and three stands for “I love you” so this can also be a way that couples get matching tattoos and keeping it intimate.

4. Star

Stars show up in darkness and symbolize good luck, protection, and guidance. This tattoo looks cute when it’s a small outlined 5-pointed star. This can be any color and looks simple and cute on any part of the body.

5. 13 Reasons Why

It’s from a show called 13 Reasons Why and the character Clay got the tattoo. It was very personal to him and reflected his relationship with his friend Hannah. The tattoo represents lifelong friendships and also showing concern for those with thoughts of harming their selves. It is a very simple tattoo and the meaning behind it is very deep.

6. Ying Yang

The meaning of this symbol is from Chinese religion and philosophy. The white part represents passion and growth whereas the dark represents evil. The philosophy states that good and evil are a natural needed balance. It is also said to be a good luck charm. This is one of the few small tattoos that needs a little color. Yes, it needs black or for that side to be bolded and the other side can be white or no fill, either way, it would be obvious to distinguish each side.

7. Waves

This small meaningful tattoo represents several things from a free spirit, a dreamer, a close relationship to water, strength, and positive life. This tattoo looks best on the inner forearm or even on the ankle or foot.

8. Butterfly

Butterflies represent growth because before becoming a butterfly it has to transform from a caterpillar. It also represents freedom because the wings allow you to fly away and just be you and the wind. There is a spiritual meaning of a butterfly as well, as a symbol of resurrection. This tattoo can go pretty much anywhere on the body and look amazing. They can go on the wrist, the hip, the back of the ear, the rib cage, or even the ankle. This tattoo is versatile.

9. Emoji Smiley Face

A smile universally shows the emotion of happiness. The wearer of this tattoo is more than likely a happy person. This is one of the basic emojis but understandable to all. This makes a cute tattoo on the finger.

10. Letter

This tattoo can hold a lot of meaning, the letter stands for a special person’s name, place, or important item.  Seeing the wearer of this tattoo you will be able to make small talk and inquire about the letter and its meaning to that individual.

11. Heart

This small meaningful tattoo reflects compassion, understanding and most importantly love. Unbreakable and eternal love. The Christian religion says that the heart symbolizes the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ represents God’s love. This tattoo would look cute behind the ear or on the inner part of the wrist.

12. Gender Sign

This small meaningful tattoo shows that the individual is proud of who they are. They take pride in who they are and have embraced that. One of the 11 tattoos that the famous Ariana Grande has this tattoo on her left middle finger, that may be a place that you may also consider for your next tattoo.

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13. Diamond

The Greeks say that the diamond means invincibility and strength. Diamonds represent beauty, wealth, power, and rarity. Diamonds are said to be good luck to the wearer, the diamond protects from disease and makes the power of the spirit stronger. The wearer of this tattoo reflects the character of strength.

14. Snake

These slithering creatures symbolize wisdom, knowledge, and patience. Since they shed their skin it has been seen as a transformation, rebirth, and healing. The Christian religion says snakes are sneaky, evil, and represent the temptation to sin.

15. Music Note

This tattoo shows that the individual has a passion for music or the energy that it brings. This small tattoo looks great on the forearm. Color is not needed for this tattoo,  black makes the tattoo stand out more on the skin.

16. 4 Leaf Clover

This is the original good luck charm that came all the way from Ireland. This symbol is the most popular during Saint Patrick’s Day.  The meaning of this good luck is that it is rare to find a clover with just 4 leaves. Not only does this symbolize good luck, but it also represents, faith, love, and hope.

17. One Word Phrase

Tough they are small these tattoos are very deep and make a huge statement. The connection that the wearer has with these tattoos can be something very important and powerful to that individual. These small meaningful tattoos are timeless trends that will never fade. The font of this tattoo can vary from, thin and cursive, bold, or even more original; handwritten.

18. Cross

The religious symbol of this represents the Christian faith and Christ himself. It gives a spiritual meaning to the tattoo. These tattoos look best on the wrist. This tattoo doesn’t need the color like other tattoos, black and bold fits this small meaningful tattoo just right.

When it comes to tattoos, size doesn’t matter. A small meaningful tattoo can be more powerful than a sleeve. Comment below on your fav.

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