Nothing is more dreadful than having a tattoo that you do not like anymore. In fact, for most people, the permanence of a tattoo is the foremost concern. If you too have this concern then you should go for a meaningful tattoo. Such a tattoo will never make you regret your decision and you will spend your entire lifetime being content with its presence. Follow the below-mentioned tips and choose the most meaningful tattoo for yourself:

1. Important dates

Dates of birth and wedding anniversary dates are one of the coolest and unique tattoo ideas in this category. These dates will hold importance for the rest of your life. There are a few styles in which you could get them tattooed. First, you could choose roman numerals. The numerals look charismatic and it takes some time to decipher them. Hence, it is a nice way to hold someone’s gaze at the tattoo. Second, you could have the date tattooed horizontally or vertically. If you do not any special preference in this regard, your tattooist will suggest it as per the space available for the tattoo.

2. Zodiac signs and Chinese birth symbols

Every zodiac sign is unique and makes for a beautiful tattoo design. Apart from it, according to the Chinese zodiac, there are flowers associated with each month and an animal with each year. You could have any of these elements as tattoos. When choosing an animal, you may go for its baby version as it is one of the cool tattoo ideas. Make the tattoo lavish by including other items like plants, butterflies, birds, etc. Your tattooist could create a unique tattoo design with all your favorite items making the tattoo meaningful for you.

3. Verses, quotes, or words

Verses from your favorite book or poem do mean something very important to you. Ever since you read them, you may have understood life and people better. Get these verses as tattoos and you will always be able to read them whenever you want. Similarly, inspirational quotes as tattoos are also great tattoo ideas. They are fantastic mood lifters and can help you fight off negative emotions. If not quotes, you could have meaningful words as tattoos. For instance, ‘believe’, and ‘faith’ are two words, which are popular as tattoos. Placement of these tattoos is important. If you wish to be discreet, you should get them inked somewhere private. Otherwise, areas like arms, thighs, sides, shoulders, feet, are best for these tattoos.

4. Tattoo based on your profession

If you go through tattoo history, you will read about Polynesian tribesmen, who wore tattoos based on their profession. Of course, your profession means a lot to you and if you love it dearly, there is no reason that you should stop yourself from having a tattoo that presents your profession in an artistic way. However, do check with your authority if it is acceptable for you to sports tattoos. Otherwise, you can always get one at a spot where it will stay covered while you are at your workplace.

5. Tattoo for mental strength

Do you have fears that keep popping in your head and distract you from your goals? If so, you could have tattoos that would provide you with mental strength. The idea is based on the Polynesian history of tattoos. The fishermen of the Samoan tribe would sports tattoos featuring sea turtles. They believed that the sea turtle in the tattoo would help them return home if they ever got lost in the sea. Hence, they fought the fear of being lost by having a sea turtle tattoo, as the animal was well known for its underwater navigational skills. Think of something that gives you mental peace and gets it tattooed. If you are not sure, you could search the web for cool tattoo ideas symbolizing mental strength.