Geometric tattoos, with their symmetrical lines, dots, and shapes, look both intricate and simple at the same time. It's no wonder why this gorgeous style of ink has been recently taking over social media feeds and people's skin. But in actuality, geometric tattoos aren't anything new. These strategized patterned tattoos often represent or symbolize ancient or sacred spiritual meanings about life, nature, and the world we live in.
Deep stuff, we know. But it's in the nature of the design. For example, the different shapes found in geometry represent the different elements of the universe, like wind and fire. We also often see animals, like the wise owl, incorporated into geometric designs.
Having the tattoo mirrored and symmetrical stands for having balance and harmony in life. Just look at the popular mandala design, which has transcended its origins as a religious symbol in Hinduism. The lines and shapes have to be precise and sharp, often with continuity and repetition, and these reasons are also why geometric tats are so pleasing to the eye.
Even though they're just lines and shapes, there are seemingly countless geometric designs. They can be as minimal or maximal as we want.
We put together 50 stunning geometric tattoos that not only make us totally zen, but also ready to get inked ourselves.
Barely There
This stick and poke geometric tattoo is sweet and simple, but still evokes a sense of serenity.
Bear Power
This geometric bear tattoo is both powerful and cute at the same time. Bears represent strength, which could be the reason why the owner got this ink — or maybe they just like how bears look.
Hearts
This geometric heart tattoo is the perfect choice for friendship ink. We love how the angular shapes give the ink a 3D effect.
Fresh Florals
The pretty peach-colored florals add a bright punch of color to this delicate geometric design.
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Dark Hues
This inner arm geometric tattoo is a fierce, heavily inked mandala. It's impossible to look away from.
Metatron's Cube
This piece of geometric ink is of Metatron's Cube, or a 2D depiction of the sacred geometric structure called the Flower of Life. It's found in several religions, and basically refers to the energy that was used to create the universe by God.
Triangles
The various levels of shading give dimension to this pointy geometric tattoo. Yet, it's balanced by the circles at the top and bottom.
Owl City
The wise and intelligent owl takes center stage in this geometric tattoo, which also features the Eye of Providence, which represents the eye of God watching over humanity through rays of glory. Epic.
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Moon Phases
This arm tattoo features the changing phases of the moon, and it would definitely give us a restful night's sleep!
Hummingbird
This hummingbird is done in a super precise geometric style, giving it serious life.
Fine Mandala
We're extremely impressed by the artist of this tattoo. The fine lines that make it up make the piece look incredibly intricate.
Tree of Life
The detail on this tree! It looks so realistic, and totally jumps off the owner's arm. We love how it is framed in a geometric pattern of shapes and dotwork.
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Encased Flower
This geometric tattoo is absolutely stunning. It's an outline of a flower that's encased in a geometric shape.
Brotherly Love
These brothers got matching geometric tats that are both sweet and simple.
Shaded Mandala
This grayscale mandala uses shading to keep things interesting. According to the artist, the mandala was placed over a scar on the owner's arm.
Space Travels
This geometric tattoo represents the galaxy and our universe in the most literal sense! The planets truly are aligned — and looking beautiful, by the way.
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Leaping Fox
This geometric tattoo is of a fox in motion. We love how it looks super realistic in some parts, and super geometric and broken down in others.
Lil Fox
This little geometric fox is poised and adorable. The leafy crown surrounding it definitely adds to the charm of the tat.
Atom
This geometric tattoo of an atom sure is larger than IRL atoms, but it's perfect for anyone in love with science.
Minimalist Triangle
So minimalist! So powerful. The triangle can have many different meaning, and it also just looks really cool.
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Tribal Sternum
The symmetry in this tribal-ish sternum tattoo is totally mesmerizing. We're getting serious floral and sun vibes from it.
Powerful Lionness
This lion tattoo is completely done in fine lines and dotwork, making it feel super elegant. Also, just look at those fierce eyes!
Kitty
This angular geometric tattoo of a cat face is for cat-lovers everywhere.
Lunar Calendar
This moon phase tattoo is incredibly realistic, it's like we're watching a timelapse of the night sky.
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Less Is More
This simple and minimalist geometric tattoo consists of only a few shapes and lines, proving that yes, less is more.
Dot Dot Dot
This delicate geometric tattoo is mostly made up of dots and lines, and looks like a piece of abstract art that belongs in a museum.
Lotus Flower Power
Lotus flowers already represent something powerful, but doing it in this geometric style is even more moving.
Shooting Arrow
This feminine geometric tattoo of an arrow and a crescent moon is the perfect choice for a sternum tattoo.
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Intricate Lotus
This lotus tattoo is insanely intricate, featuring lots of dotwork. We can't take our eyes away.
Wavy
This geometric tattoo looks futuristic, thanks to the thick lines and simple design.
Wanderlust
Does the owner of this geometric tattoo have a bad case of wanderlust? The gorgeous and delicate piece of ink is reminiscent of a compass.
Sunshine
No one can have a bad day if they're rocking this geometric tattoo of a sun on their arm.
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Shaded Rose
We love this unique and geometric take on a classic rose tattoo.
All Angles
This geometric tattoo is not for fans of circles. It's sharp and angular, but also stunning.
Hand Lines
This hand tattoo is subtle yet still visually stunning, thanks to the fine lines and dotwork.
Feminine Flower
This tattoo isn't exactly geometric, but it is a geometric take on a beautiful pink flower!
Watercolor Splash
This geometric tattoo is given a splash of color with a rainbow watercolor detail running through it.
Landscape Scene
This geometric rendering of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is making us want to explore the great outdoors.
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Outline Mandala
Not a fan of dotwork? Then this outline mandala is perfect. It's simple and still stands out.
Nature-Inspired
This geometric tattoo pays tribute to Mother Nature. Each of the three circles feature a different piece of nature, like waves and mountains.
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Detailed Mandala
This person's geometric tattoo is a detailed mandala tucked into their armpit. We love how the lines go from thin to thick as the mandala grows outwards.
Massive Mandala
This large mandala tattoo on this person's thigh is absolutely stunning, and reminiscent of the sun.
Majestic Mountains
This geometric tattoo of a mountain range is absolutely gorgeous, especially with the cute stars on top of the peaks.
Triangle Band
No bracelet will be able to outshine this triangle-inspired geometric tattoo. Just look at that dotwork.
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Beautiful Butterfly
This butterfly tattoo looks like a stunning anatomical drawing, thanks to its geometric style.
Finger Tat
This triangle finger tattoo is definitive proof that geometric tattoos are made for fingers.
Round Bear
Sure, we've seen animals done before in a geometric style that makes them angular and sharp, and that's why this geometric bear stands out. It's done in a circular style, rather than triangular one.
Broken Mandala
This mandala tattoo is beautiful on its own, but looks even more stunning because of its split design.
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Wise Elephant
This elephant looks like it knows all of the answers, right? We love how the geometrically done mammal is surrounded by beautiful flowers.
Honu
This sea turtle, or honu in Hawaiian, is the perfect geometric choice for anyone who dearly loves the ocean.
