Why Angel Tattoos Are Popular Among Men?

Religions all over the world believe in angels. They are known to be spiritual beings and, sometimes, holy. Christian and Jewish Bibles and the Moslem’s Quran portrayed angels as God’s messenger. Aside from being known as messengers of God, these angels are also considered as protectors and guide of humans.
At the present day, people still have strong belief that angels are real. Based on an AP poll, 8 out 10 Americans believe in angels. It’s no surprise then that angel tattoos for men are popular. Most tattoos of angels have wings and they look human.

Though the Bible never mentioned that they have wings, early artists were inspired to represent these beings as human-like with wings just like the cherubs and seraphim who were described to have wings. Most angel tattoos have wide-open wings to symbolize the message of God. However, some tattoos may show fallen angels with broken wings or angels without wings. Different angel tattoos have different meanings and it usually represents the faith and belief of the person who has it inked on his body permanently.

Recommended Angel Tattoos for Men and Their Meaning

Holy Angel Tattoos – Holy angel tattoos are often depicted by a good-looking human-like creature with big and wide-open wings. It is said that it is a symbol of the Holy angel delivering the good news from God. An angel with wide open wings can be a symbol of one’s faith and belief.

Fallen Angel and Angel Devil Tattoos – Most Christians believe that fallen angels were banished from heaven or had never get in there. The most famous fallen angel is Satan who was banished by God because of a very grave sin—- pride. For men who want to have this type of angel tattoo, there are many possible designs. Satan is often portrayed by a dragon or his usual upright image with red skin and surrounded by flames to symbolize evil. Other fallen angel tattoos are often depicted as a man with clothing and wings, but they appear to look shameful or remorseful. Most of them have heads held down. Some people think that some fallen angels are roaming the earth and waiting for their chance to get redemption. These are often depicted by tattoos showing a man or woman with halo or with wings and looking up towards their goal, that is, gaining entry to heaven.

Angel of Death Tattoos – The death angel is also known as the Grim Reaper and is considered a dark angel. A grim reaper is illustrated without wings while a death angel is a creature with exotic wings. However, both figures are dark and, often, represents sadness.

Guardian Angel Tattoos – During childhood, many people have heard of having their guardian angels to guard and protect them from all kinds of evil and pain. Guardian angels are believed to never leave our side even during death because they will also guide us in the next life. For guardian angel tattoos for men, the figure can be a human-like creature that has glow or shine surrounding them and is often illustrated as someone looking down or to the side in a protecting gesture. Sometimes, they are holding weapons like a sword and shield.

Angel tattoos for men have endless choices for design. Based on a person’s preference, there’s one angel that can capture your attention. It is up to you if you are seeking to portray an angel tattoo for peace, beauty, love or purity or other angelic characteristics. There are also tons of angel tattoo designs to symbolize masculinity and strength.

The Best Angel Tattoo Images for Men

Angel tattoo for men

The angel inked in shades of black depicts utter serenity, while the candles in the background emanate peace. The detail within provides an incredibly life-like appearance of this mythic creature to bring about a surreal creation

Angel tattoo for men

This full length arm tattoo depicts the darker side of an angel – death. Adorned in shades of black, it includes plenty of little details. Beginning with the candles at the top and the hands of time at the bottom, it also depicts a dying man in the middle. The angel is clearly there to help him along.

Angel tattoo for guys

Another great angel tattoo idea for men is this one. As shoulder tattoos become the new ‘in’ thing, this beautiful but stark angel would look brilliant. Done in black ink, it gives off a sense of foreboding instead of the usual heavenly vibe.

Angel tattoo for guys

Here is an angel who might just be a warrior. A magnificent tattoo idea for men, this combines a sense of power along with religion. So if you’re a follower of Christianity – this might just be the one for you.

Angel tattoo

If you thought angels were all about beauty and heavenly goodness, you couldn’t be more wrong. Here is an angel tattoo for guys that is far more masculine than feminine. Done in black ink with splashes of red, the angel is quickly disintegrating. While the detailed shading makes it realistic, the cracking of her body makes it gory.

Angel tattoo on back

Here is an angel tattoo that appears to wage war on humanity. Bordered by what appear to be abandoned buildings on the two sides, the angel in this image seems bent on destruction. It is done in black ink and presents the terrifying powers of this heavenly creature.

Angel tattoo on men's shoulder

This warrior-angel is a great tattoo for men. While beautiful, her armor and weapons depict power and strength. With her wings furled behind her, she is the supernatural force of destruction, perhaps giving out justice to those who deserve it. The black ink highlights the darker aspect of this image, while also accentuating the details.

Shoulder angel tattoo for men

Here is the literal angel of death. While her wings are spread, ready for flight, she appears to be dancing with skulls instead. Whoever said angels were feminine needs to get a good look at this tattoo instead. Female in gender, there is nothing delicate about playing with the bones of the deceased.

Shoulder tattoo of an angel

Her surreal appearance, dark unfurled wings, and draping clothes are only highlighted by the destruction of the background. This angel tattoo for men has been done entirely in black ink with shades of reddish-brown to highlight death.

Angel back tattoo for men

There is no shame in loving and missing someone – especially not when you hope they’re well looked after in heaven. So here is a tattoo to commemorate a cherished soul that has passed on. Only outlined in black, it depicts the serene angels everyone wants to believe in.

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