The water lily is a unique and elegant ornamental plant belonging to the family Nymphaeaceae. 

Water lilies, which are a water-growing plant that can bloom in mud, are the July birth flower and a popular motif for colorful and intricate tattoo art.

In Buddhism, the water lily symbolizes enlightenment for its ability to bloom from the mud, while for Hindus the plant means resurrection because the flower petals close at night and reopen again during the morning sunlight.

Water lily tattoos are also linked to happiness, purity, and divinity/nobility, which is why there are many purple colored water lily designs.

This collection of the top 35 best water lily tattoos showcases entrancing color flower tattoos as well as more simplified black and gray or linework body art, demonstrating technical versatility you can incorporate into your next piece.

1. Water Lily Back Tattoo Ideas

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2. Classical Black and Gray Water Lily Tattoo Art

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3. Colorful Water Lily Tattoo Designs

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4. Purple Water Lily Tattoos

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