8 Meaningful Matching Cousin Tattoo Ideas

Celebrate your unique bond with your cousin with these beautiful matching tattoos.

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Lucky are those people who have close cousins in their lives! Cousins are like best friends who are also a part of your family. The best part about having cousins of close age is that they will forever be there for you. If you have a cousin and want to get matching cousin tattoos with them to share your unbreakable bond, we have some cool ideas. Scroll down and check out some unique designs that celebrate your lifelong friendship.

8 Meaningful Matching Cousin Tattoo Ideas

Cousin tattoos represent the experiences that define the relationship between you and your cousins. These tattoos symbolize more than just family connection. They celebrate a unique friendship and the lifelong companionship that cousins share.

Choosing a matching tattoo can represent shared memories, inside jokes, or family traditions. The designs can range from simple symbols and catchphrases to more personalized choices like portrait tattoos. These tattoos are fun and symbolic and perfect for flaunting in pictures!

1. Matching Cousin Tattoos

A matching tattoo on the forearm with umbrellas on it
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Just like how an umbrella shields us from the rain and sun, having an umbrella tattoo signifies protection. Matching umbrella tattoos could mean that you are one another’s support system. This forearm tattoo has an open black umbrella on the arm. The tattoo uses dots to create a shaded effect on the umbrella. The simple black ink is suitable for all skin tones.

2. “Family” Cousin Tattoos

A matching tattoo on the wrist with family written on it
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What makes cousins the best people in your life is that they are your family and they are of your age, so they can understand you best. This tattoo with the word ‘family’ and a minimalist flower under it. The font is very neat and evenly distributed to fit your wrist. You can scale the tattoo and have it inked using a different colored ink as well.

3. Matching Cousin Tattoos For Women

Two butterflies inked on the wrist with different colored wings
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Butterfly tattoos represent transformation. Having a matching butterfly tattoo with your cousin represents the change you have experienced together. The beauty of the tattoo is, that though both are butterfly tattoos on the forearm and of the same size, the color and design of the butterflies are different, highlighting the uniqueness of each person. The beautiful orange and blue make the tattoo very eye-catching.

4. Meaningful Matching Cousin Tattoos

A matching tattoo of a swallow on the forearm
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Bird tattoos represent freedom and spirituality. Having this bird tattoo inked on the arm not only symbolizes experiencing happiness together but also the beautiful bond you share. The beautiful shade of the tattoo brings the tattoo to life. You can have it placed in the same place or have it inked on any place on the arm as you like.

5. Unique Matching Cousin Tattoos

A matching tattoo of the Sun on the wrist
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This beautiful minimalistic tattoo is a design that can make heads turn. The tattoo is made of fine lines making a sun. The tattoo has an artistic appeal to it. The tiny size fits the wrist perfectly and it is also scalable. Sun tattoos symbolize a bright future. Having this matching sun tattoo could mean celebrating positivity in your life together.

6. Black And Gray Matching Cousin Tattoos

Matching mountain tattoo on the forearm
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Mountain tattoos represent strength and endurance. Getting this matching tattoo for you and your cousin could mean that you are each other’s strength. This tattoo uses black and gray color ink for the minimalist tattoo. The forearm tattoo is very eye-catching and soft on the eyes. You can also scale the tattoo to your liking and have it placed on your wrist.

7. Matching Anchor Cousin Tattoos

A matching tattoo of an anchor on the forearm
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Could your tattoo be more meaningful? We doubt it! Anchor tattoos represent stability in life. Having a matching anchor tattoo represents the strong relationship you share. The tattoo is inked using line art, and the difference between the tattoos lies in the size of the tattoo. One of the tattoos is inked with more details and shade. This is the perfect tattoo for older and younger cousins.

8. Matching Leaves Cousin Tattoos

A matching tattoo of leaves on the forearm
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If you are lucky enough to have three cousins with whom you share an unbreakable bond, this wrist tattoo will surely work for you. The tattoo is of a stem with leaves. The design is made with thin lines that display the intricate workings of the leaf’s veins. You can customize the number of leaves on the tattoo. The simple black outline makes it a perfect tattoo to be scaled and placed on any body part.

No matter how far you are from your favorite cousin, getting a matching tattoo will always remind you of them and the cute memories you have together. Choosing a design depends on the close bond you share. While some go for the exact same tattoos, others prefer complimentary designs that are similar but different. The colors, designs, and themes can differ. The more you explore designs the better idea you will have of what tattoo you want for yourself.

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Pahul Nanra
Pahul NanraBeauty & Lifestyle Writer
Pahul Nanra is a content writer with a penchant for all things fashion and beauty. She has two years of experience in writing across beauty and lifestyle genres. She is an English Honors graduate from Delhi University with a diploma in Fashion Designing from YMCA.

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Ramona is an editor at StyleCraze with 11 years of experience in writing and editing. She has authored over 200 articles on skin and hair care. She graduated from the University of Calcutta, West Bengal, and did her post-graduation from the University of Kalyani, West Bengal.

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Manjari Uppal
Manjari Uppal Beauty & Lifestyle Writer
Manjari is a beauty and lifestyle writer with over three years of experience in writing across different niches, including beauty, health, wellness, and technology. She first discovered her passion for writing in school and has since honed her craft to perfection.

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