The group of beautiful flowering plants known as Plumeria are more commonly known as frangipani, or Melia in Hawaii.
They make for striking depictions of flower tattoo art across many styles, although using the captivating bright colors they are known for are the most popular design option.
The following collection of top 67 plumeria tattoos show off a beautiful range of designs dedicated to showing off the cheerful bloom solo, in bunches, or part of wider design inspiration.
1. Realistic Plumeria Tattoo Ideas
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2. Plumeria Tattoo Art in Black and Gray
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3. Plumeria Tattoo Ideas for the Back
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4. Plumeria Tribal Tattoo Designs
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4. Chest and Side Plumeria Tattoo Ideas
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5. Plumeria Tattoos for the Forearm
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6. Lower Leg and Ankle Plumeria Tattoo Ideas
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7. Small Plumeria Tattoo Ideas
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8. Plumeria Thigh Tattoos
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9. Colorful Plumeria Tattoo Ideas
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The Meaning of Plumeria
The plumeria tattoo symbolizes love and devotion, particularly in the tropical Americas where the plant originates. Other meanings associated with the frangipani bloom include positive energy and Ohana (family).
It is also said in Hawaiian custom that putting the frangipani behind the left ear signifies a girl is single, and behind the right ear meant she was taken (which happened on a Luau and dinner I went on when I visited Honolulu in the late 2000s with a group of single friends).
See more: 40 Japanese Crane Tattoo Designs for MenIn Hindu and Buddhist folklore plumeria were often used for wedding receptions and fetes tied to love, devotion, and positivity, while they are important to Mayan culture for symbolizing the birth of the gods.
The frangipani’s bright colors allow for creative use in tattoo art; however, their distinctive look and shape also make for gorgeous applications utilizing shading and shadow in black and gray tattoo.
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