Meaning Of A Lioness Tattoo
A lioness inspires terror, respect, wonder, and admiration on her beholder, even at a passing glance. She incites an even stronger emotion when she is on a hunt, chasing her prey with nimble feet, maintaining a graceful poise, and pinning down her target with precision. It is no wonder that a tattoo of a lioness does not require pomp and show to make statements because she is a statement herself. Many people would consider getting a lioness tattoo for the aesthetics alone. However, if you are big on symbolism, here are a few things a lioness tattoo may represent:
Grace, style, and poise of a lioness Fierce and independent feminine energy Channeling inner strength to overcome challenges with wisdom and grace Protecting the family and loved ones with unshakable determination Promising unwavering loyalty to loved ones Leading one’s people or subjects with confidence and skill Nurturing the young ones to be leaders Surviving hardships with resourcefulness and quick thinking Deep connection to the wild side of nature
A lioness tattoo embodies all the above symbolisms and more. At the end of the day, the wearer can further add meanings to their lioness tattoo with additional symbols, words, icons, and design elements. If you are wondering how that can be done, we have a few ideas to share in the following section. Keep reading.
8 Cool Lioness Tattoo Ideas
A lioness tattoo effortlessly speaks of your determination, quick wit, and untamed energy you approach life with. It is the perfect balance of femininity and a nurturing spirit. Scroll down for remarkable ideas to present a lioness in your body art, in ways that will turn people speechless with awe.
1. Lioness And Cub Tattoo
As an icon of femininity, one of the most popular lioness tattoo ideas is to play around with the idea of motherhood. They feature designs showing a lioness with one or more cubs. A lioness is a fierce protector and a tattoo with her little one can symbolize concepts of motherhood, familial love, and an emotion of fierce maternal protective instincts. You can opt for realistically shaded portraits, minimal outlines, or even large scenes from the wild showing a lioness playing with her cub.
2. Lioness And Cub Tattoo With Flowers
Adding florals to your tattoos can create a soft aura around them, especially if your focal tattoo element is something sharp or intense, like a lioness. You may choose your favorite flowers for added symbolism and aesthetic. There are many ways to arrange the flowers. Pick a design like the above that paints a playful picture of a lioness and her cub peeking out from a floral shrub. If your tattoo represents you and your child, or you and your mom, you may also opt for a frame made of your respective birth flowers, encircling the lioness and her cub.
3. Queen Lioness And Cub Tattoo
Not many people are aware that although a lion is known as the king of the jungle, a lioness is a superior hunter. She is also known to grow fiercer when it comes to protecting her child from other members of the pride. She deserves a crown of her own, representing her as the queen of the jungle. The above tattoo depicts a queen lioness wearing a golden crown
4. Feminine Lioness Tattoo
Two common ways to add an extra touch of femininity to your lioness tattoo, is to either get them at a placement that accentuates a woman’s appeal, like the wrist, back of the neck, or thighs. Or add design elements generally associated with women, like florals shown in the example above. The flowers are shaped into a crown for the lioness while the leaves can be perceived as the mane that female lions do not have as opposed to males, filling in the need for any masculine traits with a feminine flair. Besides florals, you can also opt for mandalas, swirly shapes, or an elegant fine line silhouette.
5. Lioness Thigh Tattoo For Females
The thigh is a great tattoo placement choice if you want a large and elaborate design with intricate detailing or use experimental color palettes. It is good enough to ink an entire forest scene with a lioness chasing her prey. Or you could go for something simplistic like the image above that shows a lioness adorned with a tribal pattern headpiece. The vast spaces of shading on the lioness’s facial features contrast well with the tiny detailing on the headpiece. You may also try a front-view illustration of a lioness, prowling or lazing under the sun.
6. Lioness Tattoo With Flowers
This feminine lioness tattoo with flowers, is placed on the back of the neck, making for a symbolic, empowering, and attractive piece. Flowers are used to celebrate or express adoration or respect towards someone. If a wearer gets a lioness tattoo with flowers to portray themselves or someone they love, it just shows how their esteem of the person is very high. The tattoo is also starkly visible when paired with a low-back outfit, driving eyes towards the inked skin as well as the style of the outfit, making the wearer appear irresistible. With all eyes on them, it can surely boost the wearer’s morale and make them feel confident.
7. Fierce Lioness Tattoo
As the royalty of the wild, lions are famously known to be dangerous apex predators. They appear fierce even as they are taking a slow stroll, completely unbothered by their surroundings. However, if you would like to drive home the point, you can get a tattoo of a roaring lioness. The tattoo above shows a side-view of a roaring lioness, eyes narrowed, teeth bared, emanating an intimidating energy. It is paired with some gray-toned florals and vintage columns in the background, probably hinting to the timelessness of the strong personality of a lioness.
8. Small Lioness Tattoo
If none of the earlier big, elaborate tattoos impressed you because your style leans towards minimalism, then this design is for you. The image above shows a pop-socket styled, small lioness tattoo on the inner wrist. It features the head of a lioness against the background of a sunset-drenched forest. The silhouettes of the dark sky and solid-shaded trees pair well with the bright colors on the lioness and the sunset. If you do not prefer such saturated images, you may also opt for a simplistic outline or icon-style tattoo, perfect for your minimalistic tastes.
