Is there a name for this style of reversible text tattoos?

Question

I'm looking for tattoos that when mirrored or turned upside-down say a different word. For example one of the tattoos I've seen was on a guys forearm which said "Fire" one way, and when turned upside-down said "Water". The same guy also had "Earth" combined with "Wind" on his other forearm. (It's the 4 elements from the movie Fifth Element).

I'm looking for either a name for this style of tattoo/script that will help me find examples or a picture/photographic example. Please provide one or both.

Answer 1

look up ambigram images and the fire, water , earth , wind are from angels and demons by dan brown

Answer 2

ambigram!

ive seen life death one

im getting chris on my inner wrist

http://www.wowtattoos.com/

Answer 3

I believe you are speaking of Ambigram tattoos.  Check out the following website for an ambigram generator....it's pretty fun too.

http://www.wowtattoos.com/

Good luck :)

Answer 4

They are called ambigrams. The most common are the Life & Death tattoos.  

Answer 5

sinner and saint work that way!

Answer 6

Ambigrams.  I have one going down my calf.  It says my first name one way and then upside down it says my last name.  I love them.  I thinking about getting another one to go down my other calf. Good Luck!