The most common meaning of the praying hand tattoo is linked with religious connotations for most religious groups. However, for countries like Japan, China and India (and probably even more!) folded hands are actually a sign of respect and means ‘thank you’. The iconic pattern, which is often associated with religion, is depicted by German painter, Albrecht Durer in the year 1508. You can still have a look at it if you visit the Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria. Many people incorporate other designs along with it, like quotes and sayings from the Bible, angels or virgins, symbolic cross, thorns, and rosary beads, there is much more meaning to it than just being a religious symbol.

In real, the folding of two hands is considered quite spiritual too. When the hands are harmonized in a union, it conveys the synchronization of the mind and the body for a wave of absolute peace and consistency. There are others who take this symbol to be a way of honor or probably of remembrance of some lost family member, a beloved or a friend. It can be taken as a small reminder of hope in the darker times of our lives. It seems to ask us to hang on to the positives.

Besides the fact of how you interpret the meaning, the folded hand tattoo is quite a popular one and so, we have created a list, including everything from a small design to a huge one, from a simple one to an intricate pattern and right to the 3D designs. So go ahead and read on to know more!

• No Fear Folded Hand Tattoo

If you take the advice of a tattoo enthusiast, you’ll get to know that the best kind of tattoos is the ones that have some meaning behind their creation. Only few more tattoos with some other symbols, besides just praying hands, have more meaning to it. This particular tattoo design is a reference to something religious. It contains a banner that proclaims “Do not fear” which is obviously a remembrance for strength and courage. It is a profound dedication to one’s belief and faith.