Rose Tattoos for Men

When the talk is about flowers, the first flower that comes to our mind is the rose flower. It is a quintessential flower, which depicts a myriad range of emotions. Hence, it has been a popular tattoo design for a very long time, albeit only among women.

However, in the recent times, rose tattoos for men have also gone to become very popular. A rose tattoo no doubt attracts attention, therefore, there is no doubt that it is a popular flower tattoo design. Along with the beauty of the tattoo, with the meanings attached to the rose tattoo, the tattoo design has become popular.

There are different reasons, why people go in for a rose tattoo design. Rose tattoos are often made in memory of people. It is seen as a memorial for the said person.

Rose flower is also used to show love and admiration for the special person. It is not uncommon to see a couple getting rose tattoos made to show their love, honor, commitment and dedication for one another.

In some cases, a rose tattoo is made as a part of group commitment. It is not uncommon to see a bunch of people getting a rose tattoo made to reinforce their belief in something. It can also be used as a symbol of a particular brand. For example, people who are fond of Harley Davidson get a rose tattoo made to honor their liking for the brand.

The meaning of the tattoo often may change according to the way the design is made. If only a rose design is used, it may be seen as a symbol of love. However, people who have been hurt in love, may opt for a rose with thorns.

This is often seen as a reminder of being pricked in love and to be cautious next time love wants to enter the life. The other meaning attached to a rose tattoo with thorns is that love always asks for sacrifices in some form or the other.

Passion, beauty, reverence, sympathy, admiration, enthusiasm, etc. are some of the other meanings attached to a rose tattoo. According to early Christians, the five wounds of Jesus Christ were identified with the five petals of the rose flower. It is also seen as the blood of the Christian martyrs.

One of the popular place to make this tattoo on is the arm. A red rose with the name of a loved one, who has passed away. In some cases, more than one rose can also be used to make the tattoo. This is often the case, when a memorial tattoo has to be made in memory of more than one person, in most cases it is the parents.

If one does not want to use the full name, then only the initials of the person can also be used. An alternative can be to wrap a ribbon around the rose flower with the names written on the ribbon.

To make the tattoo stand out from the rest tattoos, the date of birth, date of death, place of birth, place of death, etc. can also be tattooed. There can also be a couple of words describing the said person along with the rose tattoo.

Apart from a memorial tattoo, it can also be a love tattoo. It is not uncommon to see fathers getting the names of their children tattooed. Names of spouses, partners, friends, etc. can also tattooed along with the rose.

Many sons also choose to get their parents name tattooed along with a rose. Rose flower in different colors can be chosen. If the tattoo is made for a friend, then a yellow rose can be chosen, while for a loved one, naturally it is a red rose.

The tribal rose tattoo have also become popular in the last few years. It can be represented as a small single bud or a open bloom or even as a garland of flowers. It is not uncommon to see two roses tattooed together.

Arms are where most men choose to get their rose tattoo made. In some cases, the rose tattoo can be seen starting at the shoulder and running on the arm.

Some men also choose to get the tattoo made on the inner side of the arm. A rose tattoo can also be seen made on the chest. This is often made, when the tattoo is made for a loved one. In such cases, it is just a single rose design, that is chosen.

Look for different rose tattoo designs for men. Alternately, you can also ask a friend or someone you know to draw a rose tattoo design according to your choice. Once you have the design, get a temporary tattoo made with the design.

If you like the temporary tattoo, then you can get a permanent tattoo. Although a permanent tattoo can be removed, it is best to get a temporary tattoo made, to avoid the pain of getting a tattoo and also of tattoo removal, in case the tattoo does not turn out to be the one you have envisioned.