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19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

Tattoos invariably have a special meaning and are more than just body art, as the following photos illustrate.

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When you decide to take the plunge and get inked, you'll probably think not only about the aesthetics but also the meaning. It is, after all, something that will be with you for life.

The symbolism behind a tattoo will vary from person to person, and we've drawn up a selection of 19 tattoos with touching stories that lie behind the image.

1. When her grandma died, each member of the family got one of her tea set settings. This lady had the pattern tattoed onto her arm in her grandma's memory

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© JordanRasko / Twitter

2. Because his dog is his best friend

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© stephiiejean18 / Reddit

3. He got the same tattoo as his granddad

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© SleepingWillows / Reddit

4. This guy got the same tattoo as his father

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© everyday__grey / Reddit

5. Tattoed eyebrows - the perfect solution if you suffer from hair loss

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© lynneasomething / Reddit

6. In memory of his much-loved pooch

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© asveca / Reddit

7. The bond between a brother and sister

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© nicolaims / Reddit

8. This tells people she has hearing problems - clever!

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© dunham-doodles / Reddit

9. In memory of 3 miscarriages and a stillborn

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© KenPie2 / Reddit

10. In honor of his departed granddad

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© iluvvoatmeal / Reddit

11. Inspired by a movie character

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© MrStealUrGold / Reddit, © Black Panther / Marvel Studios and co-producers

12. Homage to her parents' origins

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© mahehe86 / Reddit

13. Matching tattoo of their visit to the Big Apple - it was raining!

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© thought_I_knew_excel / Reddit

14. Family portrait

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© phoebedorn / Reddit

15. A tattoo of him and his elderly, dying dog

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© Pjohnx / Reddit

16. For courage while his mother was in hospital

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© ac_jinx / Imgur

17. In memory of his dog

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© sheltrav / Reddit

18. Butterflies to cover scars left by surgery

Illustration de l'article : 19 tattoos that have a very special meaning

© helen_tinc_etherington / Instagram

19. Replica of a note left by her mom before she died

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© bobandi2898 / Reddit