Flower Tattoo Designs for Women

Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into. ~ Henry Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858

Since the ancient time, many ancient cultures have witnessed and donned tattoos. A portrait of self-expressionism, tattoos have now become a way of life. We all recognize and believe that flower tattoos are rather feminine, plus these tattoos make a statement that women with tattoos are also accepted (which was not the case quite some time ago). Although some of the designs may seem simple and delicate, many women have experimented with their tattoos personifying boldness and vibrant colors.

The flower tattoo designs are also popular amongst men and is incorporated in tribal, Celtic, skull and cross designs. No matter what the designs your flower tattoo might be in, each flower has its own interpretations. Let's take a look at what each of these flower tattoo ideas for women and understand what they are all about.

Meanings of Different Flowers as Tattoos

If you have any flower tattoo ideas but not really sure as to what they mean to you and your life, take a look at the detailed information on each of these flowers mean. You will also find that the meanings of these flowers can be integrated by men as well due to its symbolism.

Names of Flowers	Description
Baby's Breath	Innocence
Balsam	Ardent love
Bells of Ireland	Good luck
Bouvardia	Enthusiasm
Cactus	Endurance
Calla Lily	Magnificent beauty
Camellia	Gratitude
Camellia, Pink	Longing for you
Camellia, Red	You're a flame in my heart
Camellia, White	You're adorable
Carnation	Fascination, distinction, divine love, woman
Carnation, Pink	A woman's love, I'll never forget you, mother's love
Carnation, Red	Admiration, my heart aches for you, fascination
Carnation, White	Innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent love, good luck
Chrysanthemum	Cheerfulness, optimism, rest, truth
Chrysanthemum, Red	I love
Chrysanthemum White	Truth, loyal love
Chrysanthemum, Yellow	Slighted love
Daffodil	Regard, rebirth, new beginnings, unrequited love, you're the only one, chivalry
Daffodil (Several)	Joy, happiness
Daisy	Innocence, loyal love, I'll never tell, purity
Dandelion	Faithfulness, happiness, love's oracle
Day Lily	Coquetry, Chinese emblem for mother
Eremurus	Endurance
Euphorbia	Persistence
Forget-Me-Not	True love, hope, remembrance, memories
Freesia	Innocence, thoughtfulness
Gardenia	You're lovely, secret love, joy, sweet love, good luck
Gladiolus	Strength of character, remembrance, infatuation, splendid beauty, give me a break
Glorina	Love at first sight
Heather, Lavender	Admiration, solitude, beauty
Heather, White	Protection, wishes will come true
Hibiscus	Delicate beauty
Holly	Foresight, defense, domestic happiness, enchantment
Hollyhock	Ambition, fruitfulness
Honeysuckle	Bonds of love
Huckleberry	Simple pleasure
Hyacinth	Sport, play, games, rashness, dedicated to Apollo
Hyacinth, Blue	Constancy
Hyacinth, Red/Pink	Play
Iris	Wisdom, emblem of France, faith, hope, my compliments
Iris, White	Purity
Jasmine, White	Amiability, I attach myself to you, sensuality, attachment
Jasmine, Spanish	Sensuality
Jasmine, yellow	Empathy, love me, affection returned, desire
Lady Slipper	Capricious beauty
Larkspur, Purple	First love
Lavender	Devotion
Leatherleaf Fern	Fascination
Lilac	Youthful, humility, confidence
Lily	Majesty, wealth, pride, innocence, purity
Lily, White	Purity, modesty, virginity, majesty
Magnolia	Dignity, love of nature, nobility
Mimosa	Sensitivity
Mint	Virtue
Mistletoe	Kiss me, affection, to surmount difficulties, sacred plant of India
Morning Glory	Loves you
Moss	Maternal love, charity
Narcissus	Egotism, conceit, self love, self admiration, formality
Nasturtium	Conquest, victory in battle
Oak Leaves	Bravery
Olive Branch	Peace
Orange Blossom	Purity, innocence, eternal love, marriage and fruitfulness, fertility
Orchid	Rare beauty, love, beautiful lady, Chinese symbol for many children, long life
Palm Leaves	Victory, success
Peppermint	Cordiality
Periwinkle	Friendship
Poppy	Eternal sleep, oblivion, imagination
Poppy, Red	Pleasure, consolation
Poppy, Yellow	Wealth, success
Primrose	I can't live without you
Primrose, Evening	Happy love
Queen Anne's Lace	Haven
Ranunculus	You are radiant with charm, radiant charm
Rose	Love, passion, perfection
Rose, Burgundy	Beauty within
Rose, Coral	Desire
Rose, Dark Crimson	Mourning
Rose, Hibiscus	Delicate beauty
Rose, Lavender	Love at first sight, enchantment
Rose, Leaf	You may hope
Rose, Moss	Confessions of love
Rose Orange	Fascination, display feeling of enthusiasm
Rose, Peach	Desire, gratitude, appreciation, admiration, sympathy, modesty
Rose, Pink	Happiness, appreciation, admiration, friendship, sympathy
Rose, Dark Pink	Thankfulness
Rose, Light Pink	Grace, gladness, joy, perfect happiness, please believe me, gratitude, admiration, gentility
Rose, Red	Love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity
Rose, Deep Red	Unselfconscious beauty
Rose, Single, Full Bloom	I love you, I still love you, new love
Rose Bud, Small	Pure and lovely, beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love
Rose, Thornless	Love at first sight
Rose, White	Innocence, purity, silence, friendship, truth, virtue, spiritual love
Rose, White, Dead	Death is preferable to loss of virtue
Rose, Yellow	Joy, friendship, true love, decrease of love, jealousy, try to care, freedom
Roses, Bouquet, Mature	Gratitude
Roses (Red and White)	Unity, flower emblem of England
Roses (Yellow and Red)	Happiness, congratulations
Roses (Yellow and Orange)	Passionate thoughts
Rosemary	Remembrance, purity, rebirth
Sage	Virtue
Salal	Zest
Scabious	Unfortunate love
Smilax	Loveliness
Snapdragon	Deception, gracious lady, presumption
Spearmint	Warm sentiment
Spider Flower	Elope with me
Star of Bethlehem	Purity
Statice	Sympathy, remembrance, success
Stephanotis	Happiness in marriage, desire to travel
Stock	Lasting beauty, bonds of affection, promptness
Sunflower	Follows the sun as it grows, adoration, haughtiness
Sweet William	Gallantry, smile, finesse
Thyme	Activity
Tuberose	Dangerous pleasure
Tulip	Perfect lover, frame, flower emblem of Holland
Tulip, Red	Believe me, declaration of love, fame
Tulip, Varied	Beautiful eyes
Tulip, Yellow	Hopeless love, there's sunshine in your smile
Violet	Modesty, faithfulness, innocence, understated beauty
Violet, Blue	Watchfulness, faithfulness, I'll always be true
Violet, Purple	Thoughts of you, blue love
Violet, White	Let's take a chance, youthful innocence
Violet, Yellow	Love of country
Water Lily	Purity of heart
Weeping Willow	Mourning
Wheat	Friendliness
Yarrow	Healing, sorrow
Zinnia	Thoughts of absent friends, in memory of an absent friend

Now that you know about flower tattoos and their meanings, perhaps you can make a conformed decisions for your next tattoo. As you can see, these were some flowers found all over the world and utilized as tattoos. I hope this article gave you a complete knowledge about what a particular flower tattoo means to the wearer.