There are literally thousands of African tattoos that people can get, each with its own specific design style and meanings. Some people will get these tattoos because they represent where they or their families came from, while others get the tats that hold significant meanings to them. Below you will find information on African tattoos, including some of the most popular types of tattoos and the meanings that can be used with these designs.

Africa is an enormous continent with the second largest population in the world. Divided into 54 countries, there are numerous diverse cultures that exist that cannot be aggregated into one concise concept. And that is exactly why when we talk about “African tattoos,” we are actually talking about thousands of ideas from multiple countries and cultures. It also means that one tattoo might have completely different symbolisms in one place in Africa than it does in others. This is important to keep in mind because you might find that a design you want to get actually has several different meanings depending on the type of design it is and the style used.

There are several designs that derive from Africa such as animals, flags, patterns, and more generally the outline of the continent itself. These are the most commonly seen Africa tattoos, though there are quite a few sub groups in each of those categories. Also, each of those types of designs can be combined together to make a larger African tattoo that can give a more detailed description of who you are and what’s important to you.

Though not necessarily “African” tattoos, plenty of people around the world choose to get an animal tattoo with animals only found on the African continent. For example, the lion tattoo is one of the most commonly seen animal tattoos because it is an extremely symbolic creature as well as being incredibly beautiful. The point is that you can get an African animal as part of your Africa tattoo or you can get it for the animal itself.