Egyptian Tattoos: Meanings, Photos and Designs

The Egyptian theme is one of the most chosen by people who decide to get tattooed, because it is full of a multitude of symbols; It is the reason why tattoos in Egypt have a variety of meanings highly valued by ink lovers.

Within this theme we can find designs of Egyptian gods such as Anubis, Ra, Isis and Osiris, which represent, in general, the resurrection, justice and death among many other meanings. We can also find other symbols related to this kind of mythology; This is the case of the eye of Horus or the Anj (also known as the Egyptian cross), talismans that represent eternity and infinity.

In addition to the Egyptian gods and other related symbols, the most chosen designs within this theme they are the tattoos of pharaohs like Tutankhamun or Nefertiti, the pyramids, sphinxes and animals like the beetle. If you are looking for some ideas for your design, in the following sections we will give you images of Egyptian tattoos.

If you are looking for Egyptian tattoo designs for the arm and forearm, bracelet tattoos are the most recommended option for you. As with other types of drawings, Egyptian bracelet tattoos will have one meaning or another depending on the specific design chosen.

For example, if you have decided to tattoo your eye of Horus in the form of a bracelet on some part of your arm, it will look like a protection symbol or a lucky charm, because the eye of this Egyptian god represents our senses, so it is considered a talisman that protects us from bad energies.

However, if instead of this symbol you draw yourself to Queen Nefertiti as a bracelet, the tattoo will symbolize prosperity and progress.

In addition to the bracelets, we can also find designs related to love either between couples, from parents to children or between siblings. Next, we will give you some ideas of Egyptian tattoos for men and women of love symbols:

• The Egyptian cross or Ankh: besides being a symbol of resurrection and mystery, this talisman also represents the union between the sun and the moon. That is, it is a very chosen amulet between couples because it symbolizes the union between them.
• Ra and his eye: He is one of the main gods in Egyptian mythology and usually represents life, death and resurrection. However, a design of the eyes of this god can symbolize the female counterpart of that entity. Therefore, a very original idea for a love tattoo between couples would be for the man to tattoo Ra and the woman for his eye.
• Isis and Osiris: One of the Egyptian legends says that Isis managed to resurrect her husband with the help of Anubis. Therefore, another possible Egyptian symbol of love is that she tattooed Osiris and he tattooed Isis to represent their union. Depending on whether in the relationship you are two girls or two boys, you can vary the designs as you prefer.
• Isis (alone): is considered as the goddess of motherhood and fertility. In fact, Isis is a goddess who is usually drawn with open arms, spreading her dove wings. This famous posture represents a mother opening her arms to bless her children. In this way, this goddess can symbolize love between mothers and children.

Anubis, the deity of death, is one of the best known gods in Egyptian mythology, as he was responsible for taking the dead to the court of the gods. In fact, in many embalming and funeral rites we can discover a black jackal representing this god. Anubis was in charge of weighing the deceased's heart along with a pen; if the first weighed less, he was transferred to the Egyptian paradise.

Therefore, a tattoo of the god Anubis can represent death but can also be understood as a symbol that represents a guide that helps us finish a stage or start a new.

If you want to discover what are the main Egyptian gods for more possible designs, check out this other article of a COMO.

Osiris is the egyptian god of justice, because he was the president of the court who judged people once they died to see if they had done well during his life. For this, as we have seen, the intervention of the god Anubis was necessary, which is why both usually appear together in many designs.

With this in mind, we can say that a tattoo of the god Osiris generally represents the sense of justice of the person who decides to tattoo it.

Egyptian or hieroglyphic letters are also one of the most popular tattoos within this theme, since each figure of this "alphabet" transmitted part of the knowledge of this mythology, as well as their stories. In this case, the meaning of the tattoo may be one or the other depending on the hieroglyph you have chosen.

If you do not know which Egyptian letter may be more suitable for you, we recommend that you look for the term that is most attractive to you and discover its meaning.

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