Before she gave birth to daughter Sunday Rose, Keith Urban honored wife Nicole Kidman in classic gentleman style: he got her name tattooed on his bicep. There were rumors that he’d bought her a $73,000 Cartier ring as a “thanks for carrying my child” present – but this – THIS really means something.

Keith Urban has shown his devotion to Nicole Kidman with a new tattoo boasting her name.

The country music singer had his arm inked with his wife-of-one-year’s name just weeks before she gave birth to daughter Sunday Rose. The proud dad showed off his decorated bicep as he headed through Los Angeles airport at the weekend.

Wearing his heart on his sleeve: Keith Urban shows his tattoo of Nicole’s name

The tattoo is not Urban’s first. He already has Amor Vincit Omnia on his arm, which reads Love Conquers in Latin.

He and then girlfriend, supermodel Niki Taylor, had the matching tattoos during their relationship in the 90s.

He has now had this altered to include Nicole’s initials.

[From Daily Mail via Gossip Rocks]

I think I’d go for the ring myself. Though I like the permanence of the tattoo – it says, “Only someone with a needle can change how I feel for you.” A ring can fall off while you’re doing the dishes – and poof, no more love, as far as symbols go. I was able to find a picture of Keith with the Nicole tattoo from June, so he’s obviously had this done for a little while. Everything considered, I think it’s sweet and it suits him.

Here’s Keith performing at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville on June 6th. Photographer: Judy Eddy. Images thanks to WENN.