Dozens of photos of Romanian celebrities show tattoos on their hands, shoulders or necks, but not all of them have a confirmed story behind them. The text below brings together only the tattoos that the celebrity in question has explained herself or that the showbiz press has documented with photos and statements verified for this article; wherever the exact meaning remains unclear even in the cited source, that is stated directly, without an interpretation made up by us. A few tattoos visible in photos of the same celebrities are not included here, either because there is no sufficiently clear source about them or because the subject does not fit the content of this site, so the list remains partial.
An InkLabs temporary tattoo does not reproduce a celebrity’s exact design. It can, however, take inspiration from a similar theme—a word, a symbol of faith or strength—that you can try on your own skin before making any permanent decision.
- Anamaria Prodan – two motto phrases and a set of initials with an ambiguous meaning.
- Antonia – seven documented tattoos, from a bow to a portrait of Alex Velea.
- Alex Velea – tattoos dedicated to his father, his family and his hometown, Craiova.
- Dorian Popa – the words “power” and “faith” on his shoulder.
- Dani Mocanu – a recurring religious theme, from the name of Jesus to the Last Supper.
- David Popovici – a temporary tattoo of the letter “D”, worn at an official competition.
Anamaria Prodan’s tattoos and what they mean
Anamaria Prodan has two phrases tattooed on her as personal mottos: “Sometimes you have to fall to learn to fly” and “Do everything with love.” In addition, the talent manager has the initials “L.R.” tattooed on her hand. The tattoo appeared at the height of her divorce from Laurențiu Reghecampf and “sparked confusion and numerous questions” among fans, according to the cited source. The explanation remains open: the initials could refer to Reghecampf’s name, but they also match the name of her son, Bebeto, who has the same initials. In the source consulted, Anamaria Prodan did not explicitly clarify which of the two possibilities is correct, so this article presents both without choosing one (source: Anamaria Prodan’s meaningful tattoo).
Antonia’s tattoos, one by one
Antonia has several small tattoos, each connected to a moment or a person in her life. She has a bow on her right hand and an eye with petals and a tear on her left, next to the message “Once upon a time”—identical to the tattoo her daughter Maya got. She has a rose with thorns on her neck and the name “Maya” on her left leg. A musical note on her right leg was done together with Inna during a trip to Mexico.
Why Antonia got the number 13 tattooed
For many people, the number 13 is associated with bad luck, but for Antonia it means exactly the opposite: it is Alex Velea’s birth date, and the singer says it “brings her luck,” not misfortune. Antonia’s most recent tattoo is a portrait of Alex Velea, a natural continuation of a collection of tattoos centred on her family (source: What tattoos does Antonia have?).
What Alex Velea’s tattoos mean
Alex Velea got his first tattoo at 20: his father’s zodiac sign. Since then, he has added his father’s signature, birth date and portrait, along with the faces of Antonia, his two sons and Maya. Another tattoo depicts the apartment blocks in Craiova, his hometown, with an angel drawn above them as a visual tribute to the place where it all began. He has two roses outlined in banknotes on his chest, and one of his tattoos also features Smiley’s face. According to the cited source, each of these designs corresponds to “a special moment... or a person or a special bond” in the artist’s life, rather than being a random decorative choice (source: What tattoos does Alex Velea have?).
Dorian Popa’s tattoo: power and faith
Dorian Popa has the words “power” and “faith” tattooed on his shoulder. They are especially visible in his beach photos during the summer, when the tattoo draws public attention more often than during the rest of the year. The theme he chose connects with an approach many readers will also find in quote and short-word tattoos, where a single well-chosen term can sum up a personal idea without a complex design (source: You admire Dorian Popa’s tattoo).
Dani Mocanu’s religious tattoos
Dani Mocanu has several tattoos connected to faith: the name of Jesus, Psalm 23:4 on his leg and the message “Son of a King,” tattooed above the others. He has a depiction of the Last Supper on his chest, alongside hands clasped in prayer; the symbolism, design variations and execution challenges of this design are explained separately in an article dedicated exclusively to this subject. He also has a dragon tattoo from the early days of his career. According to the cited source, the verse on his leg “strengthens him in difficult situations,” and the collection of tattoos reflects a personal relationship with religion that he has maintained consistently over the years (source: Dani Mocanu has many religious-themed tattoos). Anyone who wants to explore the same theme can also see the temporary tattoos with crosses and other religious symbols available in the store.
David Popovici’s temporary tattoo at the National Championships
At the National Championships in Otopeni in April 2026, David Popovici competed with a red letter “D” on his body, representing Dinamo, the club he is registered with. The tattoo was not permanent: it was his father’s idea and was applied as a temporary sticker just before the race. The athlete won gold in the 50 m freestyle at that competition, and the image of the letter “D” quickly circulated in the sports press along with the result (source: David Popovici is champion again). His example shows exactly the kind of situation where a temporary tattoo makes sense: a symbol worn for a single occasion and easy to remove afterwards, unlike a permanent tattoo chosen for the rest of your life.
What you can try without copying a real tattoo
Themes that recur in the tattoos above—faith, personal strength, a connection with a person or an important place—can be starting points for your own tattoo without copying someone else’s face, name or exact wording. Choosing a word or symbol with personal meaning, built around a theme that resonates with you, results in a design that represents your story, not someone else’s.
A temporary tattoo lets you test a design’s placement and scale directly on your own skin while you decide whether the size and chosen spot suit you in the long term. The reasons it’s worth testing a design before making it permanent are explained separately, but the basic idea is simple: a temporary or semi-permanent tattoo shows only the design, size and position on the body; it does not predict the pain, healing, risk of an allergic reaction or the exact appearance a permanent tattoo will have later on the same skin.
For the theme of faith, discussed above in relation to Dorian Popa and Dani Mocanu, the Faith 2 design features a fine-line cross as a discreet option to try out. For the theme of personal strength, the Power and Healing design brings several symbols together—wings, a sword and two coiled snakes—in a more complex design, suited to anyone who wants a visible piece.
If you’re interested in other Romanian artists’ tattoos documented with verified facts, you can also read about Cheloo’s tattoos or Nicolae Guță’s tattoos, both covered separately with the same level of source verification as this article.
