Flower Tattoo Designs have always been a top favorite among women who are looking to get tattooed because its easy to express oneself through flowers not to mention the language and symbolism that they represent. It was believed that the flower was named after the Greek goddess Iris who personifies a rainbow that connects the heaven and earth. In France, it became the symbol of royalty while in Egypt, garland of irises were seen gracing the Sphinx's brow. In Christianity, the iris flowers signify the divine message and suffering as seen in the ancient paintings of the Virgin Mary and the archangel Gabriel . In Japan, the iris is called ayame and is considered the flower of May. Presently, the iris is the state flower of Tennessee, and the Fleur-de-lis is the emblem for the city of New Orleans.
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