What is the symbolic meaning of a butterfly?

Answer by  morella (79)

They are symbolic of many things: change, love, joy, freedom, peace, rebirth or transformation from the caterpillar to the beautiful butterfly.

Answer by  FesureMaybe (72)

The symbolic meaning behind the butterfly is that its related to the soul. Showing individuality and also representing a transformation from spirt of life to life. In some cultures they see the butterfly as the "bringer of sleep and dreams" and in others it is related to fertility in women.