Tattoo Designs & Symbols - Japanese, jasmine, jolly roger, jaguar tattoos, meanings & explanations of most popular tattoos worldwide. Tattoos for girls and men. (2024)

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Jaguar - This is the largest and most ferocious cat of the Americas, pound for pound more fierce and dangerous than: the tiger, the lion or the leopard. The Jaguar is at the pinnacle of the food chain in the Americas. The Jaguar is fiercely independent and cunning. It is the only large cat that routinely hunts in the water.

The Jaguar figures prominently in the mythology of most cultures in South and Central America. It occurs in the art and religion of all pre-Colombian American civilizations. The Jaguar is an extraordinarily ancient and... more

Japanese Tattoo Designs - The art of Japanese tattoo has been traced back as far as 5,000 B.C. It is very possible that it existed well before this date, but this is as far back as claims can be backed up with physical proof. Clay figurines that date back to the 5th millennia B.C. have been found with their faces painted or engraved to represent tattoo markings. As far as historians and archaeologists can tell, these tattoos are believed to have held a special religious or magical meaning to their bearers.

Kanji is the calligraphy style letter writing method used by the Japanese. It's a wildly popular choice among those seeking Japanese style tattoo designs. By using Kanji, you can easily create and... more

Jasmine Tattoo Designs - The Jasmine flower has been renowned and revered for millennia in many cultures because of its evocative and sensual scent. The kings of Afghanistan, Nepal and Persia had Jasmine planted, back in the 1400's. In India the jasmine flower is the Hindu symbol of love, the potent scent representing elegance and grace, sensuality and attachment, the delicate white flower, modesty. Jasmine flowers can be creamy white or butter yellow. In the heat of tropical climates, the jasmine flower often announces its presence by its smell long before it is seen, and is thought be remind one of a lover. more

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Jesus Tattoo Designs - The image of Jesus as a tattoo design is the most "Christian" of all religious tattoos. Jesus is often depicted hanging on the cross. As well many times the tattoo is a close up of his face with a halo (or faint glow) over him and a crown of thorns placed upon his head during the crucifixion. When it comes to modern Christian tattoo, it can most likely be traced back to the times of the counterculture movement of the 60's and 70's. While sex, drugs, and rock and roll were waging a war against Christian culture, devoted Christians emerged who wanted to... more

Jewish Tattoo Designs - Many Jews still take Leviticus seriously, while others see the prohibition aimed at indelibly marking yourself with symbols associated with some other belief system. In which case, any religion-neutral tattoo would be fair game, along with any of the striking Jewish symbols themselves. Without doubt, many Jewish people get tattoos, and their favorites have long been the Star of David, the menorah, the name of Yahweh, and the nine-pointed star called the enneagram. ... more

Jolly Roger - Skull and Crossed Bones - Skull 'n Crossbones - The Jolly Roger or Pirate's Flag of a glaring Skull over Crossed Bones or Cutlasses goes back to the very roots of nautical tattooing and a life at sea. The Jolly Roger is symbolic of the very essence of a life of swashbuckling and maritime adventure on the high seas. Originally, French pirates flew their 'jolie rouge' flag - pretty red - when they intended to take no prisoners. No quarter would be given and it would be a fight, quite literally, to the death. It was meant to instill enough fear in a potential prize that when a ship spotted the pirate's 'Jolie Rouge', the ship's Captain... more

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