Semicolon Tattoos – What do they mean? I am glad that the semicolon tattoo movement started because it gave new hope and meaning to people who were battling depression. According to project semicolon movement:
A semicolon is used when an author could’ve chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life.
So a semicolon tattoo is always special not only to the wearer but to society as well. It gives a ray of hope to people who come across it. Here we have chosen 50 beautiful semicolon tattoo designs that you can consider.
Semicolon Tattoos Ideas
1. These tattoos can be even more heart-touching if you have matching tattoos with your brother or sister.
2. One major quote about bad times is – ‘This Shall Too Pass’. You can ink this beautiful quote with your semicolon tattoo.
3. Adding beautiful and motivational words like Stay Strong to your semicolon tattoo makes them even more meaningful.
4. You can ink a heart in the semicolon inside of a circle thus representing that you have found love for life.
5. Many people like to modify the semicolon tattoo in a way that shows what motivated them in tough times. Here this lady added a cat face to the tattoo on her ankle.
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6. Cancer is the worst disease ever. It took so many lives. Adding a cancer sign would show that you have been battling the disease and hope to defeat it.
7. Many people found happiness in nature. If you love gardening and nature then here is an ideal semicolon tattoo idea for you.
8. Back of the neck is an ideal placement for semicolon tattoos as they will be visible most of the time.
9. Walt Disney attempted suicide many times but he went on to become one of the most famous personalities of the 20th century. Adding a Disney logo to your semicolon tattoo will show that you find him as your role model.
10. Music has saved so many lives that we are not even thankful enough for it. Here is a tattoo inspired by music tattoos. This is the website that popularized the idea of semicolon tattoo.
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Semicolon quotes Tattoo
11. This 3D semicolon tattoo design is inspired by ancient warriors’ armors.
12. Adding colors to your tattoo design will represent that you were battling depression in past but have found a way to be a productive part of society.
13. The anchor tattoo says to HOLD ON, while the semicolon tattoo represents hope. Here is a mix-up design that looks even more meaningful.
14. You can add an arrow tattoo to your semicolon design thus showing that you once aimed for something and missed the opportunity. But you have not stopped trying and one day hope to live all your dreams.
15. Birds represent freedom. Adding birds to your tattoo design will show that you have found freedom in your new life.
16. Butterflies are probably created by nature to cheer human beings. They are so beautiful and carefree. Adding a butterfly to your semicolon tattoo will show that you have come out stronger and better from your difficulties.
17. Many people find hope in religion. If you are a religious person then adding a cross tattoo to your semicolon design will be a good choice.
18. Dragonflies face a lot of difficulties while changing from cocoon to fly. You can add this to your design to show that you are overcoming your tough phase.
19. A feather was used in ancient times to write plays and letters. You can add a feather to your tattoo to show that you have chosen to continue with your life.
20. Do not have an empty heart tattoo in your semicolon tattoo as it will mean that you still miss something or someone badly.
Tree of Life Semicolon tattoo
21. Adding a rainbow heart and a heartbeat to your semicolon tattoo design will show that you don’t care about society and its norms. You have cleared your thoughts and preferences and you will go on and fight.
22. You can add an infinity sign to your tattoo to show that your love for your life is infinite.
23. Here the artist beautifully showed various phases of the moon, thus showing that life has many phases and one must not give up in dark times as brighter times are waiting ahead.
24. Here is a beautiful bow tie and ribbon added to the semicolon design.
25. Here are 3 different representations of semicolons and I liked the one which is styled as the sun.
26. Giving color to your semicolon tattoo make it even more special. Here this green semicolon represents the beauty of nature.
27. Many people prefer to have small tiny semicolon tattoos and the finger is the best place to try them.
28. Here is a pine tree tattoo with a semicolon, which shows that the person battled with depression and now stands tall.
29. Adding a line to your semicolon tattoo will represent that depression is just a phase of life and it comes in everyone’s life. So one should not lose hope and continue fighting.
30. This heartbeat and semicolon tattoo would have looked better if it was not given the shade of red. However, it is still an adorable design.
Male Semicolon tattoos
31. This girl had an operation on her stomach but she never left hope and the tattoo shows that she will live her life to the fullest.
32. You can have a quote tattoo that ends with a semicolon. This quote is perfect.
33. This flower and semicolon tattoo mix-up shows that the wearer will bloom like a flower instead of giving up on life.
34. Side of the wrist is one of the best placements for semicolon tattoos and here is what they look like.
35. If you are battling depression along with your best friend or lover then you both can try a matching semicolon design tattoo.
36. Instead of trying semicolon tattoos behind the ear you can also try them on your face next to your ear.
37. Many people give up on life not because they lost from life but because they lost themselves. This quote perfectly sums up that life is not a battle against others but one’s own self.
38. You can modify your semicolon design in many cute styles. Here is a panda semicolon mix-up that is too cute to ignore.
39. I don’t think the hand is an ideal placement for semicolon tattoos but many people try it and here is how it looks.
40. Here is another beautiful semicolon design that you can consider.
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41. Your semicolon tattoos can be placed inside or along with a heart tattoo design to give It a unique look.
42. As semicolon tattoos are associated with life, it will be meaningful to use the word itself and add semicolons to it like this.
43. I don’t know why the wearer has two semicolon tattoo designs. Maybe he wants to say that depression is a part of life and you need to learn to live with it.
44. You are a warrior who is battling with his own evil self and depression. It will be meaningful to have a warrior word tattoo with a semicolon on it.
45. You can add a watercolor splash to your semicolon, thus representing that God gave you another chance by sending happiness in your life.
46. Dreamcatcher was considered lucky by Native American tribes. Yin Yang tattoos are considered as the balance of good and evil in life by Chinese people. Adding a semicolon design to it will mean that you have found the meaning of life.
Selena Gomez Semicolon Tattoo
Selena Gomez has got semicolon tattoo on her left-hand wrist area. It represents mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Summary
The semicolon tattoo is used to show that the wearer has fought depression or other mental health issues, but they are ready to fight it and move ahead with their life. The idea behind semicolon design is to encourage everyone to share their feelings and not hide behind them.
So which Semicolon tattoo brought a smile to your face?
