You need to go and find a Polynesian tattoo artist, which could be quite tricky to do. But once you have found one they will give you a really good and traditional Polynesian Tattoo.
I was told by the artist who did my tattoo, it stands for " Graceful Strength "
The term "tattoo" is derived from the Polynesian word "tātau".
The word "tattoo" comes from the Tahitian word "tatau," which means "to mark" or "to strike." Tahitian sailors brought the practice of tattooing to Europe in the 18th century, where it eventually spread to other parts of the world.
It represents strength, speed and power
The tattoo that is on Blade was a custom design drawn up by tattoo artist Freddy Negrete, who works out of Tattoo Mania in California. It has Polynesian aspects to it, but it has no actual meaning.
Tattoo is actually a combination of two words from the Polynesian language. The word "Tata" means to tap repeatedly by hand. The word "Au" means color. Due to the way that tattoos are traditionally given, sailors travelling through the polynesian islands would ask for "Tata" "Au". Therefore evolving into one word known as "Tattoo".
The word "tattoo" originates from the Polynesian word "tatau," which means "to mark" or "to strike." The practice of tattooing has a long history in Polynesian culture, where tattoos held significant cultural and spiritual importance.
The stingray tattoo is popular in the Polynesian culture. It represents the rank or position they have in the tribe. It can also be representative of some sort of an achievement.,
According to my book on polynesian tattoos,they are used to symbolise light in darkness.
Some people may be offended, but to others, it might boost their pride. If you're asian, then YES! Most Polynesians would get offended. ha ha.
Polynesian Warriors Nation is one of the largest Polynesian street gangs.
The word "tattoo" was first introduced to Europeans from a sailor who heard it from polynesian languages such as Marquesan, Tahitian, and Samoan. Tattoos themselves were introduced to Europeans by sailors as well.