Hand Tattoos for Women With Meaning

The fern frond tattoo has really increased in popularity over the last few years and it is not hard to see why. This design has been perfectly placed to wrap around the thumb – simple and beautiful.

Dot work tattoos involve creating an entire design, including shading, using just black dots. This Mandala design across the back of the hand and wrist is so intricate and beautiful, don’t you think?

In such a hectic and stressful world, sometimes you need a reminder to just take a moment for yourself and ‘Breathe’. This gorgeous little tattoo will always serve as a reminder to take a deep breath when things feel difficult or overwhelming.

There are so many great Zodiac-inspired hand tattoos, like this Libra one, which is placed perfectly along the side of the thumb. Beautiful!

You might be thinking the hand is too small a space for a quality photo-realism tattoo, but you would be wrong. There are some hand tattoo ideas and designs that are big and bold like this one! This lion fits on the back of he hand beautifully and the monochrome palette with the pop of blue in the eye is stunning!

If you are a fan of more subtle tattoos, you might just fall in love with this delicate black and grey bow tattoo on the ring finger. Super sweet and easy to cover up if needed.

New School tattoos are full of color and cartoon-like designs and this raccoon hand tattoo is the perfect example. Super eye-catching with the surrounding crystal and leaf details.

The snake is such a popular tattoo design and this traditional version on the hand is timeless and cool. A small amount of shading has created a recognizable coil shape and gives a 3-D effect.

I love the simplicity of this outline lotus tattoo. The bold thick black lines really stand out against the pale skin of the palm. Loving the placement too.

The design of this rose hand tattoo is incredibly clever, with the flower on the back of the hand and the stem and leaves spread out over the fingers. The dark and deep colors are to die for.

The traditional design and colors of this crying woman tattoo are beautiful. The highlights on the lips and eyelids really bring the tattoo to life. If you’re looking for a super unique hand tattoo cover up idea, this is definitely an option.

These tiny angel wings are so pretty and could serve as a beautiful dedication for a lost loved one, a way that they can always be with you. So beautiful.

How fun is this new school astronaut cat tattoo? Super cute and colorful, with a pretty floral border, this hand tattoo cover up has so much life and personality. Look at those eyes!

The watercolor pinks and red blended behind the outline of the feather has created such a soft tattoo that is feminine and beautiful. The placement along the index finger is slightly unusual, which really makes the tattoo stand out. We just love this watercolor hand tattoo idea!

Definitely not a tattoo for the faint-hearted, this hand tattoo creates an X-ray effect of all the bones in the hand being visible. Although the design is pretty dark, there is definitely a softness to it that contrasts perfectly with the strong image.

This mix of flowers and butterfly hand tattoo is super popular and for good reason. It’s girly and elegant. The butterfly tattoo symbolizes femininity, faith, and freedom.