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Heart Tattoos – The Universal Symbol of Love

Heart Tattoos have been one of the most requested tattoo designs, with one central meaning of love. They can represent a passionate love, the epicenter of all feelings, or even togetherness. For heart tattoos, the true meaning is depicted with what specific design you choose, whether to symbolize the love of a lifetime or loss of a loved one. Heart tattoos are common between both sexes and will likely continue to be popular as the symbol of the heart is eternal.

 

Varieties of Heart Tattoos There are many different types of heart tattoos and meanings, however, one common design to represent love for another is the heart with a person’s name scribed on it. The name can be in a banner over the heart or inked right on top of the heart. Another variety of heart tattoos is the heart with an arrow shooting through the center, this image evokes the thought of cupid piercing the heart in the name of passionate love. The opposite heart tattoo design, is the broken heart symbol. Broken heart tattoos clearly represent a love lost or the loss of a loved one who is no longer alive.

Along these same lines, you can choose a bleeding heart tattoo to symbolize a lost love or relationship. Heart tattoos that evoke strength and valor are hearts with swords or daggers going through the heart. This design is popular among the armed forces but can also represent betrayal. If you choose this design for your heart tattoo, the direction in which the sword or dagger is pointing can also have great significance. There are many varieties of heart tattoos that you can choose, but the most personal and meaningful to you will most likely be created by you and your tattoo artist.


Location of Heart Tattoos

Heart Tattoos can be placed where ever you like on your body, however, there are some common locations for them. For ladies who receive heart tattoos, they place them in the lower back area, ankle or even directly on the chest. Men can also have heart tattoos placed on their chest but are most popular seen on the top of the arm. It is a personal choice both the placement of heart tattoos as well as the actual design.