30 Wholesome Meanings Behind Peoples' Tattoos Will Instantly Put You In Better Mood

Emily Mahboobeh

The Canadian writer Charles de Lint once said: "Tattoos are the stories in your heart, written on your skin." Indeed, some people get a tattoo to remind them of a recollection, while others simply want it. Regardless of the reason, every tattoo has a story to tell.
Tattoos are not only a reminder of our life's experiences and stories but also works of art. Those works of art can bring many emotions to others. Therefore, we have collected below 30 meaningful tattoos for you to enjoy. As you scroll down, you will see some of the most wholesome, heartwarming permanent body art ever created.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy (or maybe get a bit emotional) our mini collection of the healthy meanings behind people's tattoos from all over the world. We believe that whether you are a fan of tattoos or hate them, you will feel good after seeing these photos.

#1 When adversity comes your way, it is so cool to keep a sense of humor.

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#2 How to get away with getting a tattoo:

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#3 A cute way to transform your birthmark.

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#4 "This is my FIRST tattoo. I’m deaf in my left ear and I’ve never been more excited!"

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#5 This tattoo will make you feel trippy.

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#6 OP's grandmother (who is 77 years old) gets a tattoo for the first time and shares "It didn't hurt at all"

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#7 Glowing together.

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#8 Siblings matching tattoos.

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#9 "I got our late Loki's nose. Gone, but never forgotten, little guy."

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#10 We're all mad here :)

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#11 Another fantastic way to transform your birthmark.

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#12 The perfect tattoo.

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#13 This brave girl's tattoo reminds us that people who may appear happy, might also be at battle with themselves.

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#14 Only true gamers will understand.

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#15 3 Jewish men were taken to Auschwitz the same day, tattooed ten numbers apart, reunited 73 years later.

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#16 How to entertain your children literally anywhere:

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#17 "For my 18th birthday I got a tattoo of my dad's laugh on my arm, he passed 3 years ago. I have his smile and joy wherever I go now."

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#18 A little scar cover-up tattoo.

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#19 An example of awful taste but great execution.

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#20 Together through life.

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#21 "My mom wrote me a note the day I moved out, and the same day she passed away. (This also has her real last heartbeat)"

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#22 The most perfect, wonderful tattoo cover-up that has ever existed.

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#23 "Wanted a tattoo for my dad, so I got the wrinkles in his forehead"

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#24 "My dad died on December 15, 2016. Today, I got a tattoo."

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#25 "I was born and adopted from China so I pd this would never not be funny (first tattoo)"

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#26 This amazingly well-done tattoo to cover up missing fingertips.

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#27 "Just got my girlfriend's name tattooed on my arm"

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#28 This will forever be hilarious.

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#29 "First tattoo at 38."

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So wholesome!

#30 Teach a man to fish, then tattoo his leg.

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What do you think about using tattoos to keep the memory of important life moments alive? We'd love to hear your thought in the comment section below.