Justin Bieber's Tattoos and Meanings
A Closer Look at Justin Bieber's 70+ Tattoo Collection
Justin Bieber’s Left Arm Tattoos
Justin Bieber's "Believe" Arm Tattoo
In 2012, Bieber got his album's title, "Believe," inked on the inside of his left forearm. It features a black-and-grey ombré inking inside the letters, with all being capital letters, except for the small "I."
Justin Bieber's Mom's Eye Tattoo
On the inside of his left elbow crease, Bieber got an intricate tattoo of one of his mother's eyes, which he says "means a lot" to him.
Justin Bieber's Owl Tattoo
The singer got an owl on his left forearm, which, according to Bieber, "signifies wisdom."
Justin Bieber's Koi Fish Tattoo
On his left forearm, there's a black-and-grey koi fish ink, symbolizing resilience and strength, as per Japanese folklore.
Justin Bieber's "X" Tattoo
A bold Greek symbol for X (aka Chi) is tattooed on Bieber's left forearm. "X means unknown," he told GQ, adding, "They maybe know the shell of me or might know the artist, but not necessarily me."
Justin Bieber's Tiger Arm Tattoo
A ferocious-looking tiger cub is tattooed on Bieber's left bicep, baring its teeth. It traditionally represents strength and innocence, both intertwined in one.
Justin Bieber's Angel Wing Tattoo
Situated right next to the tiger tattoo, Bieber has a single angelic wing that sits on the inside of his left bicep.
Justin Bieber's Selena Gomez Portrait Tattoo
When speaking with GQ in 2016, Bieber shared that the angelic woman tattooed on his left forearm is the portrait of his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. "This is my ex-girlfriend," he said while referencing the ink. "So I kinda tried to cover her face up with some shading, but people still know."
Justin Bieber's Knight With a Sword Tattoo
On the inside of his left forearm, the singer has a tattoo of an armored, crown-wearing knight standing with his sword. This piece likely speaks to Bieber due to the courage and loyalty of the soldier.
Justin Bieber's Castle Tattoo
A castle is tattooed on Bieber's left forearm, next to the knight ink. The historic building appears to be surrounded by clouds of smoke or waves. Considering their adjacent position, the ink appears to be an extension of the warrior design and likely signifies power and royalty.
Justin Bieber's Bleeding Globe Tattoo
An eye-catching tattoo is positioned directly above his left wrist, which consists of a bleeding earth crucified to a cross wearing a crown of thorns, much like Jesus. This ink is probably Bieber's way of conveying that his faith in Christianity means the world to him.
Justin Bieber's Eagle Arm Tattoo
The singer has another eagle ink at the top of his left shoulder, which he got in 2015. The eagle in black-and-grey ink can be seen in flight, spreading its talons out, surrounded by smoky clouds.
Justin Bieber's Cross Tattoos
Next to the eagle tattoo on his left upper arm, two small 3D crosses are also inked.
Justin Bieber's Compass Tattoo
On his left tricep, Bieber has a huge compass tattoo — a symbol of guidance and finding the right direction when surrounded by uncertainty.
Justin Bieber's "LL" Tattoo
Bieber added another meaningful tattoo to his collection in 2015 with the letters "LL" on his inner left upper arm. According to the singer, the abbreviation stands for lifting your head up when it's low. He shared it's a reminder to "never keep your head low and always look for the better days."
Justin Bieber's Star Tattoo
On the inside of his left elbow and to the left of his mom's eye, Bieber got a star tattoo. The ink features a star outline enclosed with a solid black circle, with several light rays emerging out of its centre.
Justin Bieber's Rose Arm Tattoo
Bieber completed his full sleeve by filling the bare skin with a massive rose tattoo on his left forearm. The detailed flower petals, placed directly above the owl tattoo, appear in full bloom and are done in black ink.