Tattoos are an unwritten narrative of the story of the person wearing them. Granted, the story is a secret code, understandable only to those who are given the privilege of knowing. Fire symbolizes many things, including passion, desire, knowledge, rebirth, resurrection, eternity, destruction, hope, hell, and purification. Fire cannot be controlled but it is also a source of warmth and light.
When considering a tattoo that will tell a passionate story, the element of fire is a fitting choice to incorporate. At the heart of every tattoo, there is a secret to be told and an innermost thought to be shared. Whether it is from the blue flames or the orange-red flames of a roaring fire, a story of triumph will bleed through the ink. We've picked 15 stunning tattoos for fire lovers.
Love Flames
Nothing says passionate couple quite like matching finger flames. Let hands do what hearts do. Together forever.
Combustibility
A blue flame represents complete combustion — there is no flame more explosive. Blue tells the story of passion and makes for the perfect permanent ink for the passionate soul.
Little Fires Everywhere
Singular flame tattoos are popular, especially for women. Popular spots for this fiery minimalist tattoo include the pelvic bone, hip, and derriere.
Skull & Flame
This vibrant skull on fire may be intimidating at first glance, but really, the flaming skull is representative of the strong will of the person tattooed with it. It's not sinister at all. it simply means the person is probably stubborn and fights for what they believe in.
Mortality Immortalized
This beautiful tattoo titled "Mortality for Scorpion King" uses flames as an element of rebirth. In the darkest moments of life, there is solace in the rebirth of what is to come.
Yin & Yang
This ancient Taoist symbol represents harmonic balance and completeness in life. Flames could represent that balance being on fire, destroyed to be reborn. However it's interpreted, it's stunning.
Firefighter
There is transcendent beauty in the courage that it takes to face fear in the pursuit of saving others. This firefighter tattoo tells a story of bravery and perseverance.
Rebirth on Fire
This phoenix on fire tattoo represents rebirth, strength, and renewal. This is the perfect tattoo for someone who has recently changed her life in big ways or overcome personal struggles.
Light in the Darkness
The torch tattoo with a flame can represent survival of the fittest, enlightenment, and self-confidence. This beautiful tattoo is perfect for anyone who perseveres on their path in life.
Fiery Owl
This owl tattoo with flames and roses is all that is beautiful in the world — nature and life. The owl and fire are symbols of wisdom and knowledge. In Native American culture, the owl is believed to be the guardian of sacred knowledge.
Leg on Fire
This full-length leg tattoo depicting impending destruction is both beautiful and sad at the same time. It's a good reminder to grow from conflict and to rise from the ashes and start again.
Enflamed Rose
The rose represents the beauty of life. A rose on fire symbolizes rebirth, next chapters, overcoming strife, and growth. This beautiful rose engulfed in flames is the end of one story and the beginning of a new one.
Resurrection
A beautiful woman on fire is symbolic of resurrection and rebirth. This gorgeous portrait of a woman in bright, vibrant colors engulfed in flames is visually stunning and sure to be a conversation starter.
Growth
This beautiful phoenix engulfed in flames tells a story of growth and renewal. This fierce phoenix rising puts the world on notice that this person is strong and tenacious.
Flaming Heart
A flaming heart symbolizes a deep passion and desire for something or someone. It can also be in reference to the scared heart of Jesus Christ. Regardless of how it's used, the meaning always goes back to love.
Truth
This stunning anonymous tattoo with flames is transparency personified. The colors and rich vibrancy of this tattoo are are attention grabbing and sure to impress.
Arm on Fire
This fiery skull tattoo gives a whole new meaning to feel the burn. This tattoo symbolizing perseverance and change is perfect for the person who has endured great physical or mental transformation.
House on Fire
A burning house is thought to symbolize rebirth and leaving the past behind. Sometimes you have to tear down the old to build the new.
Bonfire
From a single flame to a roaring campfire, fire symbolizes passion. The bonfire tattoo is perfect to depict the wearer's wild and carefree passion for life, love, or liberty.
Match
A match tattoo with a flame and smoke symbolizes a person's first breath of life growing and burning into a roaring fire. Perfect for the passionate dreamer with an ignited soul and a heart on fire.
