Simply put, the general symbolism for carnations is admiration, fascination, love and romance, as well as deep friendship between women. The flower that has bloomed since ancient times, more than 2000 years ago, has now acquired many myths and legends. Still, the meaning can vary depending on the color of the carnation.
- White carnations represent pure love and happiness
- Dark red means deep love and affection
- The red color of the carnation symbolizes admiration
- The pink variation has much more meaning than the others. It is believed that pink carnations were the first to grow on Earth and grew from the tears of the Virgin Mary. Therefore, they will continue to represent the undying love of a mother.
- A blue carnation tattoo represents hope
- Purple indicates capriciousness, impulsiveness and unpredictability
- Yellow carnations do not have a positive meaning because they are associated with disappointment and heartbreak from love
Before you get your carnation tattoo beautifully inked forever, check the meaning you’re looking for!
Carnation tattoo design
Many people who get a carnation tattoo use the meaning of “love” and will include the name of the person or thing they love above or below the flower. This can be a great way to make your tattoo design unique. Consider the font type if you add some text to your carnation tattoo. You don’t want the text to be the focal point of these designs, so it’s best to use one that’s both subtle and impressive.
Small or large carnation tattoo?
The great thing about carnation tattoos is that they work just as well as small or larger designs. So you can get a carnation tattoo that runs up your arm or even your back, or you can get a tattoo that sits on the side of your hand.
You will find that most carnation tattoos are pink or red, but they look pretty attractive as black tattoos.
Conclusion
You probably understand why the carnation tattoo has been and will be an extremely popular flower tattoo. They look amazing and can be placed almost anywhere on the body. Almost everyone can use at least one of the meanings associated with this wonderful plant.
