Meaning of Wave Tattoo

The wave tattoo can be linked to the love for the sea by surfers, sailors, biologists and so on. It can represent an important, unforgettable place, or even be a tribute to someone who loved the sea, and its meaning goes far beyond the love for the ocean. They are also associated with freedom, power, strength, and power, and can also mean constant change.

Nature reminds us that we have no control over life. The wave represents constant movement and symbolizes the need to move forward. When drawings of breaking waves or rough seas are depicted, it can mean that the person is going through or has gone through a very troubled time in their life.

In Culture maoriAmong inhabitants of islands or coastal regions, the wave tattoo is a representation of something that is part of everyday life. The sea is sacred, because it's where sustenance is obtained, and for this reason the tattoo is a way to show respect for the sea and its power.

A very popular image of a wave is "The Great Wave of Kanagawa", better known as "The Wave", which is a woodcut work by the Japanese master Hokusai. In this work, the artist's best known, a huge wave is shown threatening a fisherman's boat in Kanagawa Prefecture, with Mount Fuji in the background.