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Calla Lily Tattoo Meaning with 105+ Flawless Designs For a Stunning Look

by Sherri Owens

Calla lilies are popular and amazing tattoo designs that symbolize beauty, purity, innocence, rebirth, and fertility.

The Greek part of my family believes that the calla lilies are transporters of the soul to heaven. So, when someone dies, it is tradition to place the lilies on the coffin to take that person's soul to heaven. This and several other lovely meanings are what made the calla lilies my favorite plant to have and even get tattooed.

There are several calla lily tattoo designs you can get on the internet but here are the top 105+ tattoos I have come across. Let's have a brief look at the meanings of calla lily tattoos before we proceed to the images.

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Origin of the Calla Lily Flower

Calla lily flowers are native to South Africa. The name calla is said to be derived from the Greek word 'calla' meaning beauty. It is also associated with love, peace, faithfulness, and happiness.

It's been said that during the Victorian era, calla lily flowers were used to symbolize a couple's love, happiness, and fertility.

Calla lily flowers come in various colors: yellow, purple, white, red, orange, maroon, and pink. However, the most popular flowers are the white calla lily.

What is the Meaning of a Calla Lily Tattoo?

The calla lily meaning include peace, love, rebirth, and fertility. The designs are usually subtle but rich with a well-detailed, unique, and attractive petal-like structure.

Purity and Modesty

In Greek culture, the white calla lily is used in weddings and funerals. The white calla lilies are said to represent new beginnings and a fresh start.

In weddings, it is used to represent the purity of the couples getting married, while in funerals, calla lilies are used to symbolize the purity of the person laid to rest, and as a symbol of a person's fresh start in the heavens.

Love and Beauty

The red calla lily tattoo designs are said to be a symbol of love and beauty. It has been used to symbolize deep love between individuals since the Victorian era.

Faith and Resurrection

Calla lily tattoo symbolizes faith, death, and resurrection in Christianity. It is believed that Mary the mother of Jesus Christ received divine fertility after she sniffed the calla lily flower. This is why Christians cherish the calla lily tattoo, due to its significance to the birth of their savior.

Christians also believe that getting the calla lily tattoo is a way of growing close to the lord and savior.

Femininity

With lots of flattering colors like pink, purple, and yellow, it's no wonder why the beautiful flower art tattoo is said to represent femininity. The pink calla lily tattoos represent beauty, love, and admiration, while the yellow calla lilies are seen as a symbol of friendliness. Since calla lilies are delicate, the calla lily tattoo design is gotten to sometimes represent the elegance that comes with accepting one's delicate feminine side.

Fertility and Rebirth

In several cultures, the calla lily tattoo design is seen as a symbol of fertility. The Egyptian people believed the calla lily flower to be a medicinal plant that could increase fertility when ingested by women.

Also, the calla lily tattoo symbolizes rebirth and revival in other words it represents an uprising from a setback or a downfall.

Peace and Innocence

Calla lily tattoos also represent peace. In ancient times, the maroon calla lily flower was used as a symbol of an agreement of peace between two disputing parties. The tattoo highlights peace of mind.

The calla lily tattoo also symbolizes innocence and gentleness.

Holiness

In Jewish culture, the calla lily flower is viewed as a symbol of holiness. They believed that the calla lily flower is a holy and pure plant that could strengthen your connection to God.

People with this belief get the calla lily flower tattoos as a symbol of protection from evil.

Family

Another meaning of the flower which makes people love lily tattoos is because the calla lily shows how important the bond of family is.

Meaningful Calla Lily Tattoo Ideas for You

Calla Lily Sleeve Tattoos

The calla lily tattoo design alone doesn't work too well as a sleeve tattoo except if the size is overexaggerated. However, when paired with a few other flowers, the tattoo style stands out in an amazing way.

To get an awesome sleeve flower tattoo, I suggest going for the colorful calla lily tattoo. They look realistic and work well in giving a surreal appearance. You can also go for a detailed tattoo of the beautiful flowers in your favorite color alone, then use other colors for the background of the design. I like the simple flower in red color to give that bold look that comes with it.

For tattoo lovers who prefer a more intricate take on the rare flower, getting a sleeve tattoo is a great idea, since elaborate tattoo designs work well on the sleeve.

Colorful Floral Full Sleeve Tattoo

Image by @stencilstuff via Instagram

Black Ink Calla Lily Floral Sleeve Tattoo

Image by @liv_brighttt via Instagram

Water lilies, Snows Drops, Dandelion, Narcissus and Calla Lily Sleeve Tattoo

Image by @kingdom_ink_vermont via Instagram

Grey Calla Lily Full Sleeve Tattoo

Image by @erik_jacobsen_tattoo via Instagram

Colored Multiple Flowers Sleeve Tattoo

Image by @lizalottaink via Instagram

Three Pink Colored Floral Sleeve Tattoo Piece

Image by @jordanchin99 via Instagram

Black and Grey Calla Lily Sleeve Tattoo

Image by @tatsbyhoss via Instagram

Black and Grey Calla Lily and Dragon Fly Tattoo

Image by @lucassouzatattoo via Instagram

Calla Lily Forearm Tattoos

The forearm is the most popular spot for getting the calla lily tattoos. Creative calla lily tattoos work really well here due to the length of the limb.

From my experience, I've come to realize that the minimalistic and simplistic lily flower tattoo works best on the forearm. This is why the simple grey or black ink lily tattoo design is the most frequented design.

A simple image of the lily tattoo done with precise lines and neat dot work shading always looks nice. If you must use colors, go for the watercolor tattoo to create magical-looking body art.

Grey Calla Lily Forearm Tattoo

Image by @rachelhauer via Instagram

Simple Calla Lily Forearm Tattoo

Image by @inkflowertattoo via Instagram

Mini Calla Lily Forearm Tattoo

Image by @camie.tattoo via Instagram

Couple Calla Lilies Forearm Tattoo

Image by @lolotatts via Instagram

Grey Sketch Twin Calla Lily Tattoo

Image by @kasper_hauzer via Instagram

Calla Lily Lettering Tattoo

Image by @kaisatattoo via Instagram

Small Calla Lily Forearm Tattoo

Image by @emhalbs via Instagram

Watercolor Calla Lilies Forearm Tattoo

Image by @veggiesaurus via Instagram

Grey Calla Lily with Green Leaf Tattoo

Image by @higherlovetattoo via Instagram

Small Calla Lily Bunch Tattoo

Image by @i_am_siete via Instagram

Set of Watercolor Calla Lilies Wrist Tattoo

Image by @saltandlighttattoo via Instagram

Calla and Lily Grey Tattoo

Image by @jlab.tattoo.art via Instagram

Grey Shaded Single Calla Lily Tattoo

Image by @lan.pravda via Instagram

Sparkling Calla Lily Lettering Tattoo

Image by @klaratattooart via Instagram

Grey Calla Lily Lettering Tattoo

Image by @thatdragonsden via Instagram

Calla Lily Neck Tattoos

Soft and intricate calla lily tattoos work best on the neck. You don't have to create a flower garden on your neck to get a stunning design; a single flower has as much magical effect. Just ask your tattoo artist for a simple design with fine tattoo lines. You can also add a few dots, and light shading to succeed in creating lovely art from the floral family with deep symbolism.

Small Calla Lily Neck Tattoo

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Calla Lily with Skull Neck Tattoo

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Tiny Colorful Calla Lily Neck Tattoo

Image by @baka.tat via Instagram

Greyish Calla Lily Neck Tattoo

Image by @cloakanddraugrtattoo via Instagram

Calla Lily Arm and Shoulder Tattoo

Calla lily tattoos on the arm or shoulder are usually done with other flowers or designs to give the tattoo more meaning. Some great additions to your calla lily tattoo design include hummingbirds, stingrays, or butterflies.

If you don't want to add other images to your tattoo, you can get the colorful calla lily design. Realistic colors work best here to enhance the skin tones and give deep hidden meanings to the tattoo that's personal to the wearer.

Hummingbird and Calla Lilies Arm Tattoo

Image by @janesink_vanessa via Instagram

Calla Lily with Polka Dots Arm Tattoo

Image by @ianreynold via Instagram

Red and Green Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @arona_tattoo via Instagram

Calla Lily Floral Arm Tattoo

Image by @jes.tattoos via Instagram

Single Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @mclametattoos via Instagram

Sting Ray and Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @umatattoos via Instagram

Grey Ink Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @ms.t.tattoo via Instagram

Black Line and Yellow Mix Calla Lily Tattoo

Image by @graham.s.white via Instagram

Three Shades of Calla Lilies Arm Tattoo

Image by @elistudertattoo via Instagram

Tiny Greyish Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @saku.tatt via Instagram

Black and Grey Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @leoarzeink via Instagram

Black Line Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @gigi_tattooer via Instagram

Bold Black Ink Triple Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

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Lilies and Peacock Feathers Arm Tattoo

Image by @roveink via Instagram

Purple Calla Lily Shoulder Tattoo

Image by @chiera via Instagram

Greyscale Calla Lily Arm Tattoo

Image by @tattooist_dante via Instagram

White Calla Lily and Floral Arm Tattoo Piece

Image by @buddhas_palm_tattoo via Instagram

Abstract Floral Arm Tattoo

Image by @melaniashowen via Instagram

Purple Calla Lily Oil Painting Arm Tattoo

Image by @iriss_tattoo via Instagram

Calla Lily Botanical Arm Tattoo

Image by @kennamachintattoo via Instagram

Black Line Inner Bicep Calla Lily Tattoo

Image by @annazanete via Instagram

Calla Lily Tattoos on The Side of the Abdomen

The abs are no doubt a spacious area, which makes it a great spot to get a large tattoo with all the intricate layers on display. Minimalist and colorful calla lily tattoos look amazing here. All you have to do is ensure that your floral tattoo design is large enough to take up a lot of space, or else the design might end up looking too scanty.

Grey Ink Calla Lily Rib Tattoo

Image by @d.on_tat via Instagram

Long Calla Lily Tattoo on the Side Abdomen

Image by @lamaisondestatoueurs via Instagram

Pink and Green Calla Lily Rib Tattoo

Image by @miamelleo_tattoo via Instagram

Calla Lily Bunch Tattoo

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Watercolour Calla Lilies Tattoo

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Blue Calla Lilies and Snake Tattoo

Image by @noee111 via Instagram

Calla Lilly Leg and Ankle Tattoo

If you've been in the tattoo world for a while, you know that a floral tattoo design on the legs will look stunning. Here are several calla lily flower tattoos on the leg for inspiration.

Mini Calla Lilies with Grey Bird Leg Tattoo

Image by @tattooist_dojun via Instagram

Long Stem Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @iotattooing via Instagram

Greyscale Calla Lilies with Date Tattoo

Image by @danielsosotattoos via Instagram

Pink Calla Lilies Leg Tattoo

Image by @meaghan.rhea via Instagram

Dark Grey Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @tattoo_noir_sandra via Instagram

Cute Small Rose and Calla Lily Tattoo

Image by @jodieglovertattoos via Instagram

Black and Grey Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @nefele.tattoo via Instagram

Tiny Little Calla Lily Ankle Tattoo

Image by @beautymarkbymarisa via Instagram

Tiny Black Ink Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @baby.citrus via Instagram

Tiny Yellow Calla Lily Ankle Tattoo

Image by @tattooist_greem via Instagram

Calla Lilies and Birds Leg Tattoo

Image by @arlo.ink via Instagram

Purple Calla Lily Ankle Tattoo

Image by @raff_vivas via Instagram

Black and Grey Single Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @tatgunmattie via Instagram

Calla Lilies and Curvy Lines Foot Tattoo

Image by @aladdinhanatattoo via Instagram

Small Greyscale Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @makoy_ink via Instagram

Black Line Purple Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @mattooer via Instagram

Green Water Color Abstract Calla Lily Leg Tattoo

Image by @louannakiff via Instagram

Tiny Black Line Leg Tattoo

Image by @lazybones_tattoo via Instagram

Calla Lilly Thigh Tattoos

Calla lily tattoos transform the thigh with its simplistic beauty, especially if done with clean and precise lines. Need thigh tattoo designs you can recreate? Keep scrolling to find your favorite.

Greyish Long Calla Lily Thigh Tattoo

Image by @jk.tattoo via Instagram

Peonies and Calla Lilies Tattoo

Image by @emmarainetattoo via Instagram

Single Calla Lily Thigh Tattoo

Image by @deerly.kait via Instagram

Black and Gray Flower Bouquet Thigh Tattoo

Image by @tattoos_by_cody_g via Instagram

Double Calla Lily Thigh Tattoo

Image by @somethingcool_tattoo via Instagram

Three Pink Calla Lilies Thigh Tattoo

Image by @aleksandrajasmin via Instagram

Calla Lily Knee Wrap Tattoo

Image by @kraken.queen_tattoo via Instagram

Colorful Flower Bouquet Thigh Tattoo

Image by @meetyourdestroyer via Instagram

Vintage Inspired Flowers Thigh Tattoo

Image by @eight.coins.tattoo via Instagram

Sunflower, Rose and Calla Lily Thigh Tattoo

Image by @stagelefttattoo via Instagram

Unique Design of a Calla Lily Thigh Tattoo

Image by @sebrinapham via Instagram

Rose, Day Lily, Mexican Gold Poppies, and Calla Lilies Tattoo

Image by @electricsunlc via Instagram

Tragedy Masks and Flowers Thigh Tattoo

Image by @jamietat2 via Instagram

Black Line Flowers and Water Color Splashes Thigh Tattoo

Image by @fine_art_beard via Instagram

Dark Grey Tiger Lily and Calla Lily Tattoo

Image by @jadatat2 via Instagram

Calla Lily with Beauty Mirror and Scissors Tattoo

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Calla Lilly Back Tattoos

Calla lilies design work well on the back. From minimalistic to colorful to geometric and abstract art, here are several tattoo designs to recreate:

Red Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @mimatattoo via Instagram

Calla Lily Abstract Back Tattoo

Image by @phil.inkbreed via Instagram

Twin Pink Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @tenacioustattoo via Instagram

Black Hole and Calla Lily Spine Tattoo

Image by @mar_tattedfairy via Instagram

Dragonfly, Hour Glass, Calla Lily, Humming Bird Back Tattoo

Image by @tattoes20 via Instagram

Blue Calla Lily and Plumeria Back Tattoo

Image by @sweetdarcilove via Instagram

Tractor and Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @newmoontattoos via Instagram

Dark Grey Calla Lily Lettering Tattoo

Image by @inkbyhannah via Instagram

Greyish Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @amynguyenart via Instagram

Sunflower, Lotus and Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @spethszabo via Instagram

Dark Greyish Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @_trujilloe via Instagram

Black and Grey Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @inkillusionstattoo via Instagram

Blue and Green Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @colinwhitfieldtattoos via Instagram

Dark Grey Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @evanschapptattoos via Instagram

Large Greyish Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @baris.tattoo via Instagram

Black and Grey Calla Lily Spine Tattoo

Image by @madastattoo via Instagram

Pink and Green Lily and Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @alexweavertattoos via Instagram

Flashy Pink and Green Water Color Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @tatsbyhoss via Instagram

Calla Lily Vertical Back Tattoo Piece

Image by @bachtzbali via Instagram

Pretty Nifty Abstract Calla Lily Tattoo Piece

Image by @kellytheturtle via Instagram

Greyscale Calla Lily Back Tattoo

Image by @emilyingmantattoos via Instagram

Calla lilies have great symbolism like modesty, love, faith, and purity. So if you want to get a floral tattoo with tons of amazing symbolism, the calla lily should be at the top of your list. We've explored many awesome calla lily tattoos, so all you have to do is pick your favorite and recreate it.

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