What is one of the most popular images of all time? There are quite a few that have been tattooed for years. Many of the tattoos of the Sailor Jerry variety are on this list but we think the heart tattoo is probably one of, if not the most popular tattoo ever.

The heart tattoo has long been a symbol of love and companionship. We get the heart tattoo with “mom” in the middle to shows respect for our mothers. We might get the name of our significant other in the heart. Most likely, the plain heart tattoo is a symbol of love. However, there are many variations of the heart tattoo that will add different meanings. From anatomical hearts to sacred hearts, these images all carry a variation of the meaning of a heart.

In this post, we will go over the meaning of the heart tattoo and also talk about what it might symbolize for the person with the tattoo. We will also share some variations of the heart tattoo and talk about what those variations mean. By the end of this post, we hope you feel better about getting your heart tattoo.

Heart Tattoo Meaning

Heart tattoos are usually used to convey love and friendship. They also symbolize unity and the centralization of life.

The heart can also represent procreation. This is believed because the lower half of the heart makes a triangle which is an ancient symbol of creativity, creation and the birth of something from the culmination of love.

Heart tattoos can also symbolize a spiritual love. Ancient Greeks and Egyptian cultures believed that the heart was the center of all intellectual, emotional and spiritual life for humankind. They also believed that specialized thought came from the heart and not the brain.

Buddhists associate the heart with the Dharmacakra or Wheel of Law. This would show the heart as a representation of mindfulness, compassion and the perfection of the universe.