The bond between sisters is a legendary one which is why there are so many designs for you to select from.
If you want to narrow down your options, I can help. As an artist, I have brought a lot of sister tattoo ideas to life and can help you find the perfect one.
Here are the most stunning options to choose from.
Here are the sister tattoo ideas you should consider:
What better way to show sisterly love than with matching tattoos of hearts? This idea is also perfect for anyone looking for something uncomplicated.
If this is you and your sister's first tattoos, you may want something simple, subtle, or both. Don't worry, you can get a tattoo that requires minimal hassle and real estate on your skin.
Here are some sister tattoo designs that you should take a look at:
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Of course, your matching sister tattoos don't need to be simple tattoos. If you want something unique or complex, here is some sister tattoo inspiration for you:
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These linked heart sister tattoo designs are a beautiful and show that your hearts are linked.
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If you're looking for sister tattoo ideas to show your birth order, then heart tattoos are a great way to do this. Best of all, this works regardless of whether there are just two of you or more.
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If you're looking for matching sister tattoos, flowers are a great option. They are beautiful and feminine, just like the bond between sisters.
If you and your sister are a fan of rose tattoos, here is a good selection to chose from. These sister tattoo designs are delicate and intricate, so if you're looking for small sister tattoos, you can consider these:
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Have you thought about getting a lotus sister tattoo? Not only are these flowers incredibly lovely, but they hold a lot of meaning as well. They symbolize purity and enlightenment.
Here are some matching tattoo design ideas:`
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Have another favorite flower? Here are the sister tattoo ideas you should go through:
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These sister tattoo ideas with flowers show that your tattoos don't have to match to be like one another:
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If you feel like the flower sister tattoo design is a bit overplayed, but still love botanicals and nature, then matching plant tattoos may be better suited to you. These can be just as beautiful as flower tattoos but are very unique.
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A butterfly tattoo for women is a popular choice. It is a symbol of beauty, transformation, and strength.
So, using it for matching tattoos with your sisters only makes sense. While this tattoo design has been around for a while, it's far from old or tired. There are many different ways to get creative with it, resulting in some truly unique tattoos!
If you like traditional matching sister tattoos, here are some options for you:
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If you want your tattoos to be similar but still reflect your independent personalities, these sister tattoos may be better suited to you:
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Bird tattoos make the best sister tattoo designs. This is because birds are often spotted together, making them natural soulmates. At the same time, they are also a symbol of freedom.
This kind of matching sister tattoo is a great way to symbolize a relationship where you live your own independent lives, but are still very much connected.
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This tattoo is especially beautiful as it contains an infinity tattoo incorporated with the birds ink. It's a sign of everlasting love and commitment.
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A sun and moon tattoo is a good symbol for sisters. While sisters tend to complement each other, they are also usually quite different.
Due to this, the sun and moon symbols make for great sister tattoos. What's more, you can get really artistic and creative with these sister tattoo designs.
If you want something simple and traditional for your sister tattoo idea, here is a good one. There is a sun on one sister and a crescent moon on the other.
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If you want to combine both flowers and the sun for your sister tattoo ideas, these may be right up your alley:
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Want both symbols represented in the same sun and moon sister tattoo? Here are some examples you can show your tattoo artist:
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Of course, if there are three sisters, you may want to include a star tattoo in there as well:
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The word sister is a powerful one. It denotes so much more than sharing parents or blood. It is the definition of an unbreakable bond, shared experiences, and a love that continues to grow and evolve.
Due to this, simply getting the word sister or sisters tattooed on your body is a beautiful idea.
This is a simple yet strong statement - my sister - what more do you really need to say?
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If you feel like your sister tattoo needs some flourish, then a heart is just the way to do this. Look at how adorable these matching sister tattoos are!
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This is truly exquisite because it features a lifelike heart. What better way to say that your sister will always remain in your heart?
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Prefer flowers instead? Well, here are some ideas for your sister tattoos that you can borrow from:
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This can be also a great idea if you aren't actually related but still share a powerful bond.
If you have multiple sisters, it can be a fun idea to get sister tattoos that label each sister as the oldest one, middle child, youngest sister, etc.
These sister tattoo ideas may work for you in that case:
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You probably grew up wearing big sis and lil sis necklaces or bracelets. Well, if you are ready to take things up a notch, there are some adorable matching tattoo designs that you can borrow from.
Want to keep it simple? Then you can you can get a lovely and delicate big sister, little sister tattoo or big sis, lil sis tattoo.
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If you grew up watching the Powerpuff girls with your sisters, this cartoon is probably still pretty important to you. Each sister may have identified with a particular Powerpuff girl based on their individual personalities.
So, a Powerpuff Girls tattoo only makes sense. Of course, this sister tattoo is ideal if you have three sisters. If this isn't the case, you can each choose the Powerpuff tattoo design that resonates with you.
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If you want to pay homage to all of your sisters, you can get the Powerpuff trio in one single tattoo.
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Maybe the Powerpuff girls weren't your favorite but it's possible that you and your sister had a TV show or movie that you loved to watch together.
One of the sweetest sister tattoo designs to get is Winne the Pooh. He and the other occupants of The Hundred Acre Wood taught us about love, friendship, and loyalty - important parts of sisterhood too.
Based on this, here are some sister tattoos that you can get to honor these memories and messages:
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Another cartoon character that taught you about love and family was Stitch from Lilo and Stitch! Thanks to them, you know the true meaning of Ohana.
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This sister tattoo based on My Neighbor Totoro is especially cute. It also works if you want to get a different kind of big sister, little sister tattoo.
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A really cool sister tattoo design to consider is one where the tattoo looks like a drawing.
Not only is this idea an incredibly cute one, but it can also feel quite nostalgic - a throwback to your childhood.
You have the option of making your matching sister tattoo look like something you and your sister would have drawn as kids. Or, you can give the sister tattoos a more artistic feel.
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If you're looking for a slightly more grown up version of this, here is a great idea - these are matching tattoos but not quite.
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Of course, this sister tattoo is something else. It works well if you have a childhood photograph of you and your sister that you really love. Then, with a few artistic details, you can turn this photo into a drawing:
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Here is a beautiful sister tattoo for sisters on a swing set.
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Do you feel like your sister completes you and vice versa? You have probably been each other's rock for most of your lives, practically a soulmate.
If this is the case, it only makes sense for each sister to get one part of a whole tattoo. When they are put together, they create a sister tattoo.
This can be done for two sisters, like the sister tattoo ideas below:
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However, if there are three or even more of you, you can still get sister tattoos that all add up to one image.
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How many pinky promises do you think you made with your sister? A promise to never tell, a promise to share, a promise to keep a date... the list goes on.
So, it's only fitting to get tattoos of the gesture. You can get a sister tattoo with realistic looking hands or those embellished with hearts.
The options for these sister tattoos are endless. Check them out!
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Have a sister's bond that is stronger than even death? Here is a tattoo that can show this:
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Sure, a picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes, there is nothing quite like a quote tattoo.
The phrase could be something you and your sister - or sisters - say to each other all the time. Or, it could be a moral that you live by. Either way, this is the perfect tattoo to get if there is a lot you want to express about your relationship with your sisters.
One particularly beautiful phrase is: no matter what, no matter where, and no matter when. This tattoo does work best for 3 sisters. Even if there's just two of you, you can pick the two phrases that you like the most.
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Another sweet and nostalgic way you can say this is with To Infinity... And Beyond! Look at these lovely sister tattoos:
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This is an interesting and unusual sister tattoo: I'll keep you safe, I'll keep you wild - it perfectly describes the relationship between two very different personalities that love each other.
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This sister tattoo is a slight variation of this:
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These sister tattoos are yet another wonderful idea for sisters who play different roles in each others' lives. The anchor tattoo shows a down to earth sister while the wings tattoo is someone who is supportive yet carefree.
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This is another beautiful sentiment - wherever you are, I will be with you:
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This, too, has a lovely quote and image to boot: There is no better friend than a sister and there is no better sister than you:
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This is a fun sister tattoo idea for anyone who is a Friends fan:
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In case you and your sister have favorite lyrics, these are two great sister tattoo ideas:
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Do you think of you and your sisters as peas in a pod? Well, here is a sister tattoo that showcases it along with each person's unique personality traits!
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Did you know that koi fish are the symbols of love and affection? Due to this, it makes perfect sense to get sister tattoos that feature them.
This pair of koi fish circling each other is a good reminder of how you and your sister will always be there for each other.
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These are wonderful sister tattoos if you balance each other out, personality-wise. They have a yin and yang feel:
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You don't have to be related to someone to consider them a sister. If they are a soul sister - someone who understands you and will always be there for you, then it's just as meaningful as if you shared the same blood.
You may want to celebrate the spirit of sisterhood - all the wild and wonderful ways that women are joined together.
This would be the perfect sister tattoo in this instance. It also works well for a group of feminists who are joined together by holding up their sisters in a tough world.
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The most common symbol for siblings is the Trinity knot. This is a never-ending knot that is made up of three pointed sides, hence the name.
For the most part, this is used as a symbol for three siblings. However, it has been adopted as a sign of sibling or familial love across the board.
There isn't a single symbol for sisterhood. However, one of the most commonly used is the Celtic Sisters Knot.
This symbol consists of the triquetra or stylized triple spiral woven inside a heart shaped symbol. This is meant to depict the three stages of a woman's life - maiden, mother, and wise woman.
One of the reasons this symbol stands out is because it's made up of unbroken lines and curves. This signifies an everlasting love that can't be broken.
There are a lot of different tattoos that you can get for your siblings. It's all about what binds you together or what you have in common. Naturally, it has to be a design that you like and really speaks to you.
This is a personal decision. Just remember that the tattoos are forever so choose something meaningful and classic - a tattoo that you won't regret.
You should also make certain that you are both on board and comfortable with the idea of matching tattoos.
There you go - from hearts and flowers to drawings and sayings - these are all the sister tattoos you can choose from. All you and your sister need to do is to figure out which designs feel right.