Many tattoo lovers prefer the sparrow when it comes to birds tattoos. The Sparrow isn’t just beautiful in the design, but they also carry a strong meaning. A lot of people confuse the sparrows with the swallows. There might be a slight difference between the two, in terms of the appearance, but the meaning is totally different. The sparrow tattoos for men come in different design and feature, depending on the wearer.

Meaning of the sparrow tattoo design

These brown, little birds will be applied in different designs, and the meaning will also vary from one wearer to another. The sparrow tattoo could be used to symbolize love. It is believed that the sparrow can mate for life. This is because they tend to be in pairs throughout their lives. You will rarely see a sparrow flying or perching alone or in a group. For that, many lovers apply the sparrow tattoo to symbolize deep and committed love.

They can also symbolize loyalty. Other than lovers, great friends can apply the sparrow tattoo to show their commitment to each other. Some friends make an oath before they apply the tattoo so that they can remain committed and loyal for the rest of their lives. The tattoo can also be applied to symbolize the sacrifice of the wearer to something or someone. This is almost similar to loyalty, which can be used in place of the other when the sparrow tattoo is applied.

Why are they common among men?

Even though both women and men apply these tattoos, they tend to be more popular with the guys. Mostly, women will apply the tattoo only to symbolize love.

Many people believe that one reason for the tattoo being common among men is due to the popular movie Pirates of the Caribbean. The lead actor, Jack Sparrow, inspired many people to have the tattoo, due to his character in the movie. It is also applied by many mafia bosses since they have their own rules. Many ex-convicts apply the tattoo when out of prison. Even in the prisons, a lot of men have the tattoo to symbolize freedom.

What does the tattoo represent?

The sparrow tattoos for men can be used to represent various aspects, based on the placement and the motive of the wearer. Some guys wear the tattoo on the arm or the neck, where anyone can see. In most cases, such a tattoo will be used to represent freedom, and self-dominance. The wearer might be sending a message to the public that he is the master or decider of his own destiny.

However, not every sparrow tattoos for men is linked to the prison culture. This means that not every guy with the sparrow tattoo is an ex-convict. Some guys simply apply them to show their love, loyalty, and commitment to their ladies. Most of the sparrow tattoos that represent love and commitment will have a match. The guy’s friends or lover will have a similar tattoo with similar words, which shows total dedication and loyalty in the relationship.

Before you apply the tattoo, ensure that you know the exact meaning of the design and color details to avoid misjudgment. Some tattoos might be mistaken to be linked with gang members, so be wise as you go for your sparrow tattoo.

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Sparrow tattoos are quite popular even among men since they symbolize the free spirit, here we see an upper chest tattoo of a flying sparrow that not only looks great but also complements the other existing tattoos on the arms and shoulders. The Artist has used a great combination of colors which is making it blend with the other body art.

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Most people think sparrows cannot make a cool looking tattoo, this tattoo will surely change their opinions about them. here we see an arm tattoo that has some nicely detailed flowers and an elegant sparrow hover above them. The overall art looks quite simple but also very beautiful at the same time.

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It is a popular belief that having a sparrow tattoo means that the person is not bound by any rules or restrictions and they are fully responsible for their destiny, here we see a brilliant tattoo where the artist has made a very simple sparrow and a honeycomb mesh in the background.

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Tattoos of sparrows can sometimes stand for undying love when it is shown holding a twig or flower in its beak, people usually get this one done to symbolize their love and commitment. Here we see a similar tattoo of a sparrow holding flowers in its beak, the artist has kept the color scheme and artwork very simple so it can blend with the other tattoos around it.

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These particular type of tattoos were quite popular with sailors some time ago, now they have become a very common concept for people who want to relate to the folklore that suggests that sparrows carry the spirit to heaven after death. Here we see a highly detailed tattoo of a swallow and a beautiful pocket watch in the background.

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Diving Sparrows hold a slightly different meaning than the regular ones, it is said that the diving sparrow stands for the freedom to love. In this tattoo, we see a perfect example of a diving sparrow on the made on the foot, this may suggest that the person is looking for love or is single.

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Having a tattoo of a diving tattoo is getting quite popular these days since it is believed that the tattoo means that the person is looking for love if the sparrow is in a diving position. Here we see a diving sparrow inked just below the wrist, this is a great place for the tattoo as it is always visible.

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Making tattoos on the love handles is a great place for making a twin or symmetrical tattoo, here we see a similar tattoo of two sparrows on each of the love handles. The artist has made highly identical mirror tattoos of the sparrows, it creates great contrast since it is using only one color.

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The Shoulder is a great place to get a tattoo, in this tattoo we see a brilliant example of a shoulder tattoo of a sparrow. People have a lot of different meaning to these tattoos but most it is said to stand for Survival after Hard Times sometimes even freedom or just a good luck charm.

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The body is a canvas for tattoos, people love to cover their skin with meaning full artworks, here we see a person with many tattoos who has also got a sparrow inked behind his head. Here the artist has used a unique shading technique which is making it look very detailed and realistic.

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