Rihanna’s tattoos show that this pop icon is a proud feminist who fights for social causes. The Barbados-born singer has about a dozen tattoos on her body, which she often proudly shows off on her red carpets. However, if sources are to be believed, the singer may be hiding a few more tattoos reserved for romantic partners.
Here, we explore Rihanna’s tattoos that gained mainstream popularity.
Rihanna’s tattoo – “Shh” on her right index finger
Rihanna loves minimalistic but meaningful tattoo designs. She has several tattoos on her fingers. The “Shh” tattoo on her index finger was discovered in 2009. She got this tattoo after her breakup with singer Chris Brown. Rihanna handled this infamous incident brilliantly while maintaining her silence on conspiracy theories. Shh’s tattoo reminded the media that sometimes silence is louder than words.
Rihanna tattoo – falcon on right foot
Rihanna has a falcon tattoo on her right foot. This tattoo was inspired by Egyptian pyramid paintings where the falcon is depicted as the king of the sky. Peregrine falcons fly thousands of feet into the air and can easily spot prey hundreds of meters away.
The falcon tattoo here represents Rihanna reaching heights of stardom that other stars can only dream of. She is the queen of the skies. But that doesn’t mean she forgot her roots. She keeps a close eye on her competitors.
Rihanna tattoo – shark on left ankle
She has a tattoo of the King of the Sky (Falcon), so it’s obvious she’ll get a Queen of the Sea tattoo as well. Rihanna has a small shark tattoo on her left ankle. This tattoo symbolizes her strong personality.
Rihanna tattoo – XI.IV.LXXXVI shoulder blade
Rihanna has found a loyal and true friend in Melissa Ford. The two formed a strong friendship in her 90s that lasted a lifetime. Rihanna has become a global pop sensation, but unlike her other celebs, she hasn’t forgotten about her childhood friend. She is so close to her friend that she has her birthday engraved on her shoulder blade. Melissa decides to tattoo Rihanna’s birthday on her body.
Rihanna Tattoo – Knuckles’ THUG LIFE
Her love for small tattoos is well known. She has the words “Thug Life” tattooed on her knuckles, indicating her penchant for the hood.
Rihanna tattoo – Pisces behind right ear
Rihanna has claimed in several interviews that although she is not a superstitious person, she still follows traditions because she loves them. This is why she chose to have her zodiac sign tattooed on her own body. Rihanna was born on February 20th and is a Pisces. She has a tattoo of the Pisces zodiac symbol behind her right ear.
Rihanna tattoo – on ankle in 1988
Rihanna was born in 1988. She has a tattoo from that year on her left ankle.
Rihanna’s tattoo – Polynesian tribal design on her hand
Rihanna grew up on the island nation of Barbados, so it was obvious that she was drawn to Polynesian culture. Polynesian culture is incomplete without tribal tattoo patterns. Rihanna gets a Maori-style tattoo on his hand. She also has crosses in the tribal patterns on her hands. This design is said to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
Rihanna tattoo – Nefertiti on ribcage
Rihanna has always considered herself a queen. She has a tattoo of Egyptian Queen Nefertiti on the left side of her ribcage. Nefertiti is one of the most famous queens of Egyptian times who brought about a religious revolution.
Rihanna tattoo – Sanskrit prayer on hip bone
The Vedas are one of the oldest manuscripts on religion and spirituality. The Vedas are written in Sanskrit. Therefore, it is understandable that many pop singers prefer to have Sanskrit tattoos on their bodies. Almost all celebrities have Sanskrit tattoos on their bodies, including Katy Perry, Adam Levine, and Lady Gaga. What is confusing is the placement.
Religious tattoos should not be on the lower body. Rihanna has a Sanskrit quote tattooed on her hip bone. The tattoo reads “क्षमा सत्य महोपेक्षा शुचि निषेध नियन࣍त्रर”. Translated: Suppressor Control Honesty doesn’t deserve to be tolerated.
Rihanna tattoo – pistol on ribcage
Most of the tattoos on Rihanna’s body were done before 2010. The pistol tattoo was one of Rihanna’s last tattoos of her own. A gun tattoo represents ferocity and strength. It is also a symbol of self-defense. Overall, Rihanna’s gun tattoo shows that Rihanna doesn’t like to fire first but doesn’t back down.
Rihanna tattoo – star in the ear
Inner ear tattoo is one of the most painful choices. You rarely see celebrities with inner ear tattoos. However, Rihanna liked the idea and in 2006 she got a tattoo on her inner ear. That year, she had just turned 18, and she was already a global superstar. She got a star tattoo inside her ear.
Rihanna tattoo – shoulder blade quote
The pop star is known for sharing positive messages on her social accounts. She always tries to inspire her fans to look at her life positively. She has a tattoo on her shoulder blade that reads, “There are no failures, there are always lessons.” This tattoo shows Rihanna’s focus on trying again and again rather than overanalyzing or overthinking.
Rihanna tattoo – Arabic quote across ribcage
Rihanna loves the Middle East – its people, culture and traditions. Her favorite holiday destinations are Dubai and Sharjah. She had such a reverence for the Middle East that she even had herself tattooed with an Arabic quote. An Arabic tattoo on her ribcage reads “Al-Hurria Al-Master,” which roughly translates to “Freedom in the Messiah.”
Rihanna tattoo – Rebel Fleur on neck
Rihanna has the words “Rebelle Fleur” tattooed on her neck. This is translated as rebel flower. This tattoo symbolizes Rihanna’s penchant for breaking her norms.
Rihanna tattoo – star on her back
One of Rihanna’s most popular tattoos is a star cluster along her back and on her neck. This design became very popular in her early 2010s and almost every Rihanna fan had this design done on different parts of her body. This tattoo design represents the magical stardom that Rihanna enjoyed at an early age. Stars come in various sizes.
Rihanna tattoo – cross on collarbone
Rihanna is a devout Christian. She has a small cross tattoo on her collarbone.
Rihanna tattoo – sugar skull with crossbones on ankle
Another cool design that you can easily spot on Rihanna is a sugar skull with a crossbones tattoo. This is done on her left ankle. The design is inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead parade. Usually, it indicates that a person is not afraid of death, but rather sees death as a journey to the next life. It shows that there is beauty even in death.
Rihanna tattoo – Buddhist quote on lower back
Rihanna traveled to the East in the 2010s and became fascinated with Eastern culture during this time. She admires Tibetan etiquette and has a Tibetan tattoo. It’s the word LOVE written on her waist.
Rihanna tattoo – love on the middle finger of the left hand
The infamous Rihanna and Chris Brown incident made every fan hate the “Yeah 3x” singer. Rihanna was so loyal to the relationship that she even had the word “love” inscribed on her middle finger. She still has this tattoo to show that she values her love more than her hate.
Rihanna’s tattoo – ISIS on the sternum
Rihanna loves Egyptian mythology. She has a tattoo of the Egyptian goddess Isis on her sternum. Isis is the goddess who helps the dead in the afterlife.
conclusion
Rihanna also has some hidden tattoos. Do you know about the tattoos Rihanna has on her private parts? Let us know. Don’t forget to share the post on social media.
References: Rihanna Wiki
