Angel tattoos: shapes & meaning
The word "angel" comes from Latin and means "messenger" or "messenger". Angels are considered in many religions as beings who stand by God or the gods, but are differentiated from them. The heavenly beings are also considered to be mediators between the spiritual and the material world, which is why many wearers immortalize them as a memory of a lost person or as a protector on their skin. For others, the motif is simply beautiful.
These angel shapes are very common and popular with tattoo fans:
- archangel
- Guardian Angel
- Fallen angel
- Cherubim
In terms of color, most angel tattoos move between pink, blue, white, black and yellow.
The most beautiful angel motifs
Some people believe in the existence of angels, for others it doesn't matter whether angels really exist or not. Whatever reason you choose to get an angel tattoo is entirely up to you. In the following we will show you the most beautiful inspirations for your angel tattoo and their exact meaning.
- Archangel tattoos & their meanings
The archangel is (according to belief) to be located directly behind God. He is often depicted as a fighter against evil with a sword and shield. The stars among the archangels are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel, who are found mostly in art and literature. They are assigned the following meaning:
Michael: Justice, Protection, Purification
Raphael: Emotional and physical healing, transformation, security
Gabriel: Change, new beginnings, joie de vivre
Uriel: Confidence, Grace, Strength
With an archangel tattoo, keep in mind that you may need a lot of space for the subject to work. Suitable parts of the body are, for example, the back or the upper arm.
- Angel tattoo: guardian angel