A pigeon perched on the top of a bike frame with the inscription of "RIP" below. Paris, France 2017. © Evan's Studio
What Does RIP Stand For?
RIP stands for Rest In Peace.
Where Does RIP come from?
According, to dictionary.com RIP derives from the the Latin phrase - requiescat in pace. The Latin phrase (full phrase) can be seen on gravestones dating back to the 8th century.
The acronym - RIP - can be found on gravestones as far back as the early 1600s