Zayn Malik's Tattoos & Their Meaning – Some Inspired by Loved Ones & Even His Ex Gigi Hadid

One of the things people quickly notice about Zayn Malik is his many tattoos. The singer is covered in ink, with more than sixty tattoos on his body.

Each of his body art has a specific meaning attached. Although he has spoken publicly about the meaning of some of his tattoos, not all the tattoos' meanings are public knowledge.

Some are dedicated to family and friends, to his broad life experiences, and he even has one dedicated to his ex-girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. Many fans are intrigued by the singer's beautiful body art and are interested in uncovering their meanings.

Mandala and Finger Tattoos

Among the wide-ranging tattoos that Malik has is one big one that extends from his upper arm to his hand. This particular type of tattoo is referred to as Mandala.

Mandala tattoos are symbolic, representing the balance of the body and mind in Buddhism. However, the singer has not yet publicly discussed the meaning of that particular tattoo for him.

Malik's fingers are decorated with more creative ink on his left hand. However, just like the Mandala tattoos, the meaning of these tattoos remains a mystery to the public.

MSG Tattoo

One of Malik's most recognized tattoos is the MSG design on his right hand. The tattoo signifies one of the most important days in his career as a musician.

The simple design has an inscription that reads MSG 3-12-12. That was when his former band, One Direction, had their first show at the sold-out Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. The numbers represent the date that the show happened.

Many assumed that the tattoo was a symbol of him having run and finished his race with One Direction.

Tattoos on the Back of the Neck

Zayn Malik's image from the back is almost as wholesome as from the front. The singer features beautiful-looking tattoos on the back of his neck that are especially visible when he wears a top without a collar.

The most easily identifiable design on the back of his neck is that of a rose. The tattoo is mainly on the back of his head and extends down to his neck. Below that is written "athames," which is flanked by a large wing.

The name Yaser is displayed behind his right ear. Yaser is the name of his father, Yaser Malik. Malik is close to his family and has maintained good relations with his relative.

Checkered Flag, Lotus, and Mandala + 25

Another of Malik's most visible tattoos is the checkered flag on his left forearm and a lotus flower just about it. The singer has not yet explained the checkered flag.

However, observant fans did notice that the tattoo had been expanded to encompass right around his hand. Many assumed that the tattoo symbolized him having run and finished his race with One Direction.

In addition, he has another mandala located on the side of his head. Near that same tattoo, there is another just written 25, which he got when he turned 25.

Chest and Body Tattoos

Another Gigi Hadid tattoo, in the form of her eyes, is on his chest. During one of their breakups, Malik even thought about removing it but ended up keeping it after they got back together.

Another particular name on his chest is Walters, his grandfather. This tattoo, like several others, is written in Arabic, one of the artist's many languages.

The other Arabic inscription he has read, "Be true to who you are," when translated to English. The incredible designs also included red lips inked on his chest. However, this particular tattoo has recently been covered.

Malik has other tattoos, such as skulls, wings, and a black heart. The most interesting is the skull with its smoking-like appearance and a had.