Egyptian history is filled with magic and thriller, and so are Egyptian tattoos. Related writing symbols, also known as Egyptian hieroglyphics, have a deep-rooted significance that usually links them to the Egyptian gods. 

The Ancient Egyptians were a mystic culture, and as such, many of these symbols are stamped with spiritual meaning. Egyptian tattoo can have various meanings and don’t need to be pious in the slightest. 

Egyptian Tattoo Symbols And Meaning

If you’re thinking about tattooing an Egyptian symbol, learn more about all the ideas available to you. They’re mostly connected to Egyptian spiritualism, but can be just as suitable in today’s world. Some symbols are –

  • Eye of Horus and Eye of Ra – The eye is an almost instantly noticeable symbol linked to Egypt. The sign is usually accepted to be the left eye, is blue, and signifies healing and shield. The right eye often known as the Eye of Ra, is red and represents stability. One might get an eye tattoo as a sign of being seen over by whatever gods they believe in. 
  • Ankh – The ankh could be the most popular and identifiable Egyptian symbol. It’s shaped like a cross, with a curve at the top that looks almost like a head. This symbol represents eternal life. The shape is also related to the sunrise, new life, and new beginnings. The modern pattern is to get the ankh with some texture to signify its antiquity, like a stone style or a wood texture.
  • Scarab – The scarab is an attractive small dung-beetle element. The scarabs roll manure into balls and lay eggs inside them. The Egyptians noticed the eggs hatch from the manure and saw new life come from evidently nowhere. This tiny beetle, therefore, became an emblem of change, renovation, and resurrection. They’re usually bold, strong tattoos in tribal patterns, representing strength.
  • Sesen – The Sesen is the lotus flower. These flowers are emblems of purity, awareness, and rebirth. The flower closes when it sunsets and reopens at sunrise, making it a perfect representation of healing, and fixing. It’s also closely related to fertility and creation.
  • Pyramids – The basis of the pyramids is still mainly unknown. There’s no denying their dignity and their perfect architecture, but they’re still a full mystery. They can signify energy, power, and thriller and can make quite an impressive tattoo. 
  • Ouroboros – This is a well-known and meaningful symbol. It’s the image of a snake or a dragon biting its tail and can be in the shape of a circle or a figure of eight. It’s ancient similar to the infinity symbol and signifies just that forever, recreation, and the infinite nature of life. 
  • Sphinx – The Sphinx is another famous icon. This animal, with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, was usually seen as a guardian or protector in Egypt, especially in sacred places. 

Placement Of Egyptian Tattoo

Egyptian Tattoos are usually very striking, so unless there’s something intense and very personal about it, it would be a good option to have it placed somewhere visible. the main common body parts for these tattoos are –

Back – A large, colorful tattoo would look stunning on the back. You can make it big enough to include a lot of detail, which will add realistic details. A vast pyramid, Sphinx, or pharaoh would be suitable on the canvas of the back. 

Shoulders -Any area on the shoulder blade or on the upper arm would work well for an Egyptian tattoo. If you are getting a pharaoh or a Sphinx, this ink will look fabulous on the ball of your shoulder. 

Limbs – Getting a tattoo on a limb can be easily covered if needed, so consider these before leading an arm or leg tattoo out. 

Forearms – Ankhs, eyes, and scarabs are usually bold, sharp-lined, and attractive. Forearms are great for these kinds of historic tattoos. 

Calves – A scarab beetle or Eye of Horus or Ra would be perfectly suited on a calf.

There are several other Egyptian tattoos you can have done.  We are here to show some ideas that are out there!

Awesome Anubis and mud beetle, Egyptian tattoo design
1. Awesome Anubis and mud beetle, Egyptian tattoo design
Beautiful Egyptian goddess on the women's back
2. Beautiful Egyptian goddess on the women’s back
Amazing Hours. eye of hours and pyramid abstract tattoo
3. Amazing Hours. eye of hours and pyramid abstract tattoo
Customize Egyptian eye-of-hours tattoo design
4. Customize Egyptian eye-of-hours tattoo design
Dazzling Egyptian king mask of Tutankhamun and eye tattoo design
5. Dazzling Egyptian king mask of Tutankhamun and eye tattoo design
Stunning rock-style eye of hour Egyptian small tattoo for hand
6. Stunning rock-style eye of hour Egyptian small tattoo for hand
Attractive Egyptian-style full-sleeve tattoo design
7. Attractive Egyptian-style full-sleeve tattoo design
Black and grey Nefertiti Egyptian design tattoo
8. Black and grey Nefertiti Egyptian design tattoo
Splendid Egyptian King Tut full-back tattoo design
9. Splendid Egyptian King Tut full-back tattoo design
Gracious Egyptian women's realistic Portrait tattoo design
10. Gracious Egyptian women’s realistic Portrait tattoo design
Small Egyptian Nefertiti statue tattoo design
11. Small Egyptian Nefertiti statue tattoo design
Elegant Egyptian Lotus (Sesen) flower tattoo design
12. Elegant Egyptian Lotus (Sesen) flower tattoo design
Creatively customized Egyptian theme abstract tattoo design
13. Creatively customized Egyptian theme abstract tattoo design
Black and grey Egyptian eye-cathing leg tattoo design
14. Black and grey Egyptian eye-cathing leg tattoo design
Beautiful Egyptian Scarab dung-beetle tattoo design
15. Beautiful Egyptian Scarab dung-beetle tattoo design
Splendid neo-traditional Egyptian small colorful tattoo design
16. Splendid neo-traditional Egyptian small colorful tattoo design
Stunning fine line detailing Egyptian cat tattoo design
17. Stunning fine line detailing Egyptian cat tattoo design
Elegant black Egyptian dung-beetle, ankle tattoo design
18. Elegant black Egyptian dung-beetle, ankle tattoo design
Black and grey Bastet Egyptian divinity tattoo design
19. Black and grey Bastet Egyptian divinity tattoo design
Amazing Eye Of hours matching couple tattoo design
20. Amazing Eye Of hours matching couple tattoo design
Attractive Ankh anchor Egyptian tattoo design
21. Attractive Ankh anchor Egyptian tattoo design
Amazing Egyptian old-school tattoo design
22. Amazing Egyptian old-school tattoo design
Awesome Egyptian-style abstract tattoo design
23. Awesome Egyptian-style abstract tattoo design
Awesome detailing Egyptian King Tut tattoo design
24. Awesome detailing Egyptian King Tut tattoo design
Creative Eye of hours and wings tattoo design
25. Creative Eye of hours and wings tattoo design
Elegant canopic jars Egyptian arm-band tattoo design
26. Elegant canopic jars Egyptian arm-band tattoo design
Outstanding Colorful Egyptian theme leg tattoo design
27. Outstanding Colorful Egyptian theme leg tattoo design
Beautiful Cleopatra, the eye of hours, and small bird tattoo design
28. Beautiful Cleopatra, the eye of hours, and small bird tattoo design
Marvelous colorful Egyptian tattoo design over the arm
29. Marvelous colorful Egyptian tattoo design over the arm
Stunning fine line Nefertiti Egyptian design tattoo
30. Stunning fine line Nefertiti Egyptian design tattoo
Creative Egyptian theme and compass tattoo design
31. Creative Egyptian theme and compass tattoo design
Black and grey Egyptian half-face King tut and a half-skull tattoo design
32. Black and grey Egyptian half-face King tut and a half-skull tattoo design
Amazing Egyptian traditional tattoo design
33. Amazing Egyptian traditional tattoo design
Magnificant Egyptian Pharaoh tattoo design
34. Magnificant Egyptian Pharaoh tattoo design
Amazing Wing of Egyptian Goddess tattoo design
35. Amazing Wing of Egyptian Goddess tattoo design
Awesome Egyptian abstract tattoo design over the back
36. Awesome Egyptian abstract tattoo design over the back
Pretty Egyptian Hieropglyphic symbol for magic, ear tattoo design
37. Pretty Egyptian Hieropglyphic symbol for magic, ear tattoo design
Dazzling Anubis and half mandala flower tattoo
38. Dazzling Anubis and half mandala flower tattoo
Awesome colorful Dung- beetle Egyptian tattoo design
39. Awesome colorful Dung- beetle Egyptian tattoo design
Pretty Egyptian eye of hours watercolor tattoo design
40. Pretty Egyptian eye of hours watercolor tattoo design
Small Egyptian Pyramid minimal tattoo design
41. Small Egyptian Pyramid minimal tattoo design
Splendid Egyptian king tut and hannya mask Japanese tattoo design
42. Splendid Egyptian king tut and hannya mask Japanese tattoo design
Innovative Egyptian Goddess card, beetle, and word tattoo design
43. Innovative Egyptian Goddess card, beetle, and word tattoo design
Attractive Egyptian horoscope jewelry tattoo design
44. Attractive Egyptian horoscope jewelry tattoo design
Creative art piece Egyptian symbol tattoo design
45. Creative art piece Egyptian symbol tattoo design
Awesome Egyptian symbol tattoo design on the back
46. Awesome Egyptian symbol tattoo design on the back
Splendid Ankh pendant with pearl chain tattoo
47. Splendid Ankh pendant with pearl chain tattoo
Tiny Ankh symbol, finger tattoo design
48. Tiny Ankh symbol, finger tattoo design
Beautiful Egyptian snake,sun, and moon tattoo design
49. Beautiful Egyptian snake, sun, and moon tattoo design
Black and bold Anubis tattoo design
50. Black and bold Anubis tattoo design
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