By Jason Hamilton / June 5, 2020 Advertisement Spread the loveOut of all the tattoo designs out there, there’s probably nothing even more meaningful and personal like a calligraphy tattoo. But what makes it an even better idea is that it has some unique aesthetics to it too. Plus, you have countless languages to choose from. One of our favorites is the Arabic calligraphy tattoo. This is because unlike other languages that has letters resembling the English alphabet, the Arabic alphabet, also known as Arabic abjad, is one of the several languages in the world that is composed of unique characters. And unlike other cultures’ calligraphy, the Arabic words are written differently – from right to left in cursive style. And when tattooed on one’s skin, it’s definitely interesting. That said, if you’re looking for something unique yet meaningful, Arabic calligraphy tattoos are one of the designs that we can highly suggest. But before you give this cool and meaningful tattoo a go, why not delve deeper into the things you need to know about this design?Advertisement Table of Contents1 Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos Price2 Who can Wear Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos?2.1 Celebrities with Arabic Calligraphy Tattoo3 Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos and their Meanings3.1 Name3.2 Memorial3.3 Word or Quote3.4 Shape it Up3.5 Add Some Colors3.6 Pair it with Geometric Shapes and Mandala Details Advertisement Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos Price Probably the first question that comes to your mind after choosing a design is the price of the tattoo you have in mind. Well, the answer is: it depends. A tattoo’s price varies depending on a number of factors: the level of expertise of the artist, the size, the design, color, and the placement. Startup tattoo artists often charge lesser than the ones who have already established their names. However, the con here would be the detail of your tattoo. Not to offend anyone, though, but established artists have more experience already. This means if you have a more complicated design in mind, chances are, you will be able to achieve it perfectly if you have it tattooed by an experienced artist.Advertisement A tattoo’s price depends on its details too. If it’s intricate, big, and requires more work, expect that it’s not going to be cheap. The color plays a role in determining a tattoo’s price too. Designs in black ink tend to be much cheaper; while the ones with more colors cost bigger.Advertisement Also, you need to think about your tattoo’s placement too as it also contributed to its price. Tattoos on the hands, for instance, come at a cheaper price at first, especially because of its size. However, such tattoo placement requires frequent touch-ups which could cost you more in the long run. But generally, in the case of Arabic calligraphy tattoos, it’s likely to cost you less. This is because most artists charge a cheaper price for script tattoos as they are easier to work on. But then again, consider its size, color, and added details, plus the level of expertise of your chosen tattoo artist as its price may vary because of these factors too.Advertisement Who can Wear Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos? In the world of body art, actually, anyone can wear it. There are even non-Arabian celebrities and personalities who sport such a tattoo. Celebrities with Arabic Calligraphy Tattoo Source Angelina Jolie wearing an Arabic calligraphy tattoo that means “determination” or “strong will power;” such a fitting word to describe such an extraordinary womanAdvertisement SourceAdvertisement Zoe Kravitz’s Arabic tattoo on the left shoulder blade that reads, “Let Love Rule.” However, reports say that it translates to “Let Love Al-Qaeda” because of some fault in the strokes Source Selena Gomez’s tat always reminds her to love herself first SourceAdvertisement Kym Ryder has her children’s names in Arabic on her left shoulder Source Zoe Saldana has an Arabic tattoo inked on her right foot which reportedly reads, “I want to ask her” SourceAdvertisement Footballer Zlatan Ibahomovic tattooed his surname in Arabic on his right arm Source Colin Farell has an Arabic tattoo on his left wrist that translates to “Freedom” Source Zayn Malik has his grandfather’s name “Walter” tattooed in Arabic on his chest Advertisement Christina Perri’s Arabic tattoo on her left forearm that means “Destiny” Source Australian cricketer Michael Clarke also has an Arabic script tattoo on his forearm SourceAdvertisement Leona Lewis has a small wrist tattoo that translates to “I am for my beloved and my beloved is for me” Source Rihanna, on the other hand, has a religious rib tattoo that translates to “Freedom in Messiah” But then again, it is noteworthy that we should do more research on such designs to avoid erroneous and embarrassing tattoos. Also, bear in mind that some cultures have some unwritten rules when it comes to wearing their native tattoos. Some Arabians, for instance, might find some tattoo designs offensive. But if you’re planning to have such design inked on your skin, don’t worry, we got your back as we have some safe design ideas that you can take inspirations from. Arabic Calligraphy Tattoos and their Meanings Arabic calligraphy tattoo designs come in a number of variations. And in this article, we’re going to share some popular ones and, needless to say, the safest ones, with you that we’re sure you’re going to love not just because of the unique aesthetics that it has but because of its meanings as well. Without further ado, here are some of the top variations of Arabic calligraphy tattoos and their meanings that we highly suggest. Name If you want something that’s very personalized, a name tattoo written in Arabic characters is what we recommend. Aside from the fact that it’s one of the safest choices for a tattoo design, it also gives more identity to the person who wears it. Here are some samples for that. SourceAdvertisement An Arabic name tattooed on the wrist SourceAdvertisement This Arabic name tattoo is much bigger A name tattoo in Arabic placed just below the nape Advertisement An Arabic name tattoo placed on the side of the right wrist Source Another name tattoo in Arabic but is inked on the side of the forearm Source This man had his whole name vertically inked on the left side of his torso Memorial If you want to remember or honor someone by, there’s no better way than to keep them close to your heart by having something that will remind you of them inked in your body. You can have their name tattooed in Arabic characters or add some dates. Here are some ideas to honor your loved ones. Advertisement Mother and daughter tattoo designs on the forearm Source This man opted to have his mom and dad’s names inked in Arabic SourceAdvertisement A wrist tattoo honoring family SourceAdvertisement A hand tattoo to honor her mother Word or Quote If you always want something that’s full of meanings and very inspirational, there’s nothing better than a word or quote tattoo. Words are powerful and if you were to ink a script, it will definitely count, especially if it has some unique aesthetics like the ones that Arabic characters can give. For some inspirations on what quotes or words should you have, people usually go for things about love in general, freedom, life and having patience. It’s wholesome, inspirational, and, of course, a very safe choice if you don’t want judging eyes following you around wherever you go. What’s even better is that it can tell a great story too. Here are some ideas for that. If you want to focus more on enhancing Arabic calligraphy tattoos’ aesthetics, here are some additional details that we suggest. Source A rib tattoo of a quote from the Quran that means “Patience is Beautiful” Source A small wrist tattoo that will always remind you that you are a fighter Source Another wrist tattoo but this one translates to “Resist” Source A shoulder tattoo that will always remind you that you are powerful Source A rib tattoo that means “resilience” in English Source A small wrist tattoo that will always give you hope Source A back tattoo that means “Strength/Power, Energy, Faith in God, Dignity, Balance” when translated to English Source An Arabic tattoo that means “Faith” placed on the right wrist Source This one, on the other hand, means “Joy” Source A forearm tattoo that will always remind you that you are “unbreakable” Source A tattoo placed on the nape that’s just like Christina Perri’s, “Destiny” Source The Arabic tattoo in red ink means “Life” while the one written in black ink means “Love Source Hand tattoos that means “Love, Always” or “Always Love” when put together Source A forearm tattoo that means “You can feel love” Source This tattoo describes the owner as someone who is free-spirited as it means “free spirit” Source This one means “everything happens for a reason” Source A quote that translates to “what does not kill you makes you stronger” Source A back tattoo that means “Keep your head up” Source A quote tattoo, that translates to “You deserve happiness; don’t let anyone make you forget that,” paired with a wave tattoo Source Another quote tattoo but this one means “And this too will pass” Source This means “Behind patience, beautiful things are waiting” Source “From dust to dust,” a quote that means we were created from clay and we will be buried in the dust too Source An Arabic tattoo that will remind you to “be strong and confident” Source An Arabic tattoo just below the clavicle Shape it Up We often see plain Arabic word tattoos. But what many don’t understand is that having a tattoo in this style is merely something as if you just tattooed an English word in Helvetica. And if you’re familiar with the Arabic alphabet and how it is written, you’ll surely find it boring over time. If you want to spice up your Arabic tattoo, why not break out from boundaries of the traditional Islamic script and add some shape to it just like what tattoo artist Karima Sharabi is doing. She follows no rules, unlike most calligraphers do wherein certain proportions are followed in drawing every character. She can shape words into a heart, quotes into a person meditating, etc. Here are some samples to give you a better idea of that. Source An Arabic rib tattoo that’s shaped like a teardrop This one is shaped like a star Arabic tattoos shaped like a circle Source An Arabic tattoo shaped like a bird Source This one’s shaped like a big cat Source A quote that means “We will live because living is life in itself” shaped like a dancing woman Source An Arabic quote tattoo shaped like a horse in an upright position Source An Arabic quote shaped like a circle Source Another shaped Arabic tattoo placed on the upper part of the arm Add Some Colors Usually, people go for Arabic calligraphy tattoos in black ink which is very common. If you want something more unique, adding colors to it wound surely give it a good upgrade. Also, it will easily draw anyone’s attention, if that’s what you want. Arabic calligraphy tattoo is already interesting; what more if you were to add some colors to it? Source A wrist tattoo in red ink Source This one is in blue and black ink This Arabic tattoo, on the other hand, is in black ink but it has a backdrop made of green, red, blue, and pink splats of colors Source These collarbone tattoos are made with red ink Source This one is also in red ink but is placed on the back area and is much larger Source This one is a combination of black and red ink Pair it with Geometric Shapes and Mandala Details Geometric shapes and mandala are also a nice addition to any tattoo and Arabic calligraphy tattoo is no exemption. They don’t just add some aesthetically pleasing and eye-catching details to a tattoo but it can also add more meaning to it. You see, every shape has its own meaning too. Even a simple circle can make your Arabic calligraphy tattoo even more meaningful. Here’s how you can combine such detail to your Arabic calligraphy tattoo. An Arabic tattoo with dotwork mandala details This forearm tattoo is combined with geometric shapes This one is paired with curves and lines This Arabic tattoo also gives some geometric vibes Source This tattoo shows more dominant lines Spread the love Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement