Selena Gomez unveiled a brand new tattoo when she emerged from the ocean in Miami on Friday 

The 23-year-old’s tiny ink was located on her upper left thigh and shaped into the sacred Om symbol.

The emblem holds great significance in Hinduism, with followers believing it clears the mind of thoughts and distractions should it be chanted.

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It’s an interesting choice of tattoo for the singer, who was raised Catholic and who has been seen practicing her Christian faith at the Hillsong Church, which her ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber introduced her to. 

The new ink joins Selena’s other tattoos, which include the number 76 in Roman Numerals on the nape of her neck, a phrase on her upper left hip that reads ‘God Who Strengthens Me’, a musical note on her right wrist, and ‘love yourself first’ written in Arabic.

She was also recently spotted with a new tattoo below her ear and upon her neck that appeared to be an initial.

Selena looked completely care-free as she splashed around in the placid surf solo while showing off her toned shape to full effect.

The Spring Breakers star’s sexy black bathing suit put her toned back and upper thighs on maximal display as she strolled through the bright water.   

Selena slicked her dark brunette locks over her head after fully submerging herself into the water. 

Clearly in top spirits, the former Disney star grinned as she retreated towards the sand.   

It’s unclear when Selena may have acquired the new tattoo, as the actress has been busy relentlessly promoting her brand new album Revival.

The raven-haired beauty was also in Miami to film an appearance for television show Despierta America to drum up interest for her upcoming flick Hotel Transylvania 2.

Interestingly enough, following the unveiling of her ink, Selena tweeted that she had ‘major anxiety’ at the airport in Miami.

The actress was en route to London, where she attended the Louis Vuitton Series 3 Exhibition Launch during the city’s fashion week on Saturday.

Selena was recently linked to her former co-star and rumoured former flame David Henrie after they were pictured heading out to dinner together on more than one occasion.

The pair, who met while filming The Wizards of Waverly Place, were seen dining together at Tosconova restaurant.

The two were first linked back in 2014, after Selena had split from Justin Bieber where they were also seen out together enjoying dinner.

David went on to play Ted Mosby’s future son on How I Met Your Mother, and he also works as a producer and screenwriter.

Hotel Transylvania 2 will also feature the voicework of a star-studded cast including: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Keegan-Michael Key, Fran Drescher, Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally, and others.

The animated comedy is centred round Dracula and his chums as it was directed by Genndy Tartakovsky.

Hotel Transylvania 2 is set for release next Friday, September 25 in the US, with a UK release following on October 16.