You may not know it but elephants are hugely popular tattoos. They may be the biggest animals in the world, but they can make a quaint tattoo. Elephants may seem like an unusual tattoo choice but they are a symbol of strength because they are one of the strongest creatures in the animal kingdom.
Whether you realize it or not elephant tattoos have a lot of symbolic meaning. If you have an elephant tattoo it can bring a lot of attitude and personality to your body. It’s all about prosperity, and character, something truly from nature. Elephants are known to be serene creatures and people respond to that. People feel a lot of respect for elephants and they are considered an animal of pride all over the world. They are even worshiped in many countries.
Elephants are a popular tattoo for both men and women and they come in many sizes, small and large. You can get them in so many different colors.
The symbolism behind elephant tattoos are connected to God, Buddha and Ganesha. Some people believe that they are difficult tattoos to ink on the body, it’s all dependent on the size that you want. If you are looking for a large elephant the back might be the best place for it.
But elephant tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, they can be inked on your ankle, wrist, inner arm, shoulder, knee or even done as a large sleeve. There are just a lot of options for you if an elephant tattoo is what you desire. Just do you research and make sure you know where you really want it placed.
The best part of an elephant tattoo is they look exquisite once they are completed. There is just something unique about an elephant tattoo.
You can get an elephant tattoo in realistic form or you can get a cartoon version of it. Below are some of the best tattoo designs available.
- Organic Colors
This colorful elephant is bright and bold., If you are looking for something where the color pops, this might be just what you need.
2. Black & White Origami
This tattoo is small enough to put most anywhere. It has origami influences and color can be added or left black and white.
3. Elephant Portrait
A realistic elephant tattoo for those who want the real deal. The detail on the tattoo is extraordinary.
4. Elephant Ear Tattoo
This sweet elephant is small enough to tuck behind an ear or on the ankle.
5. Elephant Fingers
This elephant portrait can fit snugly on any finger.
6. An Elephants Heart
This elephant will have you tugging on your heart strings in no time. It’s a cartoon and just darling.
7. Baby Elephant
Another cartoon version of the elephant and it’s just adorable.
8. An Elephant Silhouette
If something small is what you are looking for then keep this tiny silhouette in mind.
9. An Elephant Sleeve
This family of elephants is likely to walk all the way up your arm. The detail even from a distance is amazing.
10. Elephants in Love
These sweet elephants are so in love they can’t help but stay intertwined.
11. Family of Elephants
This is a unique elephant tattoo all connected in a line, and going for a walk.
12. Elephant Outline
This great little tattoo is simplistic in nature. It’s just an outline and yet the symbol of the elephant still resonates with it.
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13. A Tiny Elephant
Another outline of an elephant, this one being very tiny. If subtle is what you’re looking for then this may be the tattoo for you.
14. Chubby Elephant
This chubby fella is holding it’s strong position on the wrist.
15. A Mother’s Love
This is a symbolic family tattoo of a mother and it’s child.
16. A Scratchy Elephant
On just the base of the neck the scratch of an elephant is the perfect symbol.
17. Elephant Outline
This simple design is still a great option if you are looking for something small.
18. African Elephant
Another realistic version of the elephant symbol. It’s a larger version so a great place for it would be on the back.
19. Elephant Cartoon
This baby elephant can easily make a home on your ankle.
20. Elephant Art
It’s a great design if you are looking for something more artistic. It’s a unique design and looks great in black and white.
21. Simple Elephant
Another simple but sweet design if you are looking for something small.
22. Leaping Elephants
This leaping elephant is great and the designs are unique.
23. Small Elephants Are Cool Too
Elephant wrist tattoos are a great choice if you don’t want a large tattoo.
24. An Elephant Artist
The tattoo appears to be in honor of someone. Possibly a mother/daughter tattoo.
26. Curious Elephant
Another back tattoo, this one isn’t very large. The elephant looks curious of something in it’s path.
27. Nose Up
Silhouette elephant tattoos are gaining popularity because they are simple yet distinct.
28. Half Elephant
I love the detail of this tattoo and the fact that it’s other half just seems to fade away.
29. Finger Walker
This elephant tattoo likes taking a stroll down your finger. If you want a tattoo with little commitment this tiny one is for you.
30. Behind the Ear Whisperer
This tiny elephant looks as if it’s whispering a secret to its owner.
31. Henna Elephant
This elephant is reminiscent of the Henna tattoos. The style is the same but it’s uniquely shaped like an elephant.
32. Grazing Elephant
A realistic tattoo with plenty of detail. It’s larger as well filling up the entire upper arm.
33. One by One
This colorful duo is so much fun. The child following the mother by it’s tail, what a sweet picture.
34. Friends Forever
Another cartoon of a friendship between an elephant and a bird.
35. Elephant Sadness
A sort of melancholy tattoo. The elephant isn’t very large just a shady tattoo that can be placed anywhere.
36. Henna Inspired
Another Henna inspired tattoo, this one is quite small so it can be placed most anywhere.
37. A Friendly Elephant
This elephant is following the owner around on it’s ankle. A simple design but still holds some detail.
38. A Circus Performer
This elephant is putting on a show. It has elegant detail resembling a piece of art.
39. Ready to Perform
Whether it’s enjoying performing or not this sweet and artistic elephant looks a little sad.
40. Green Makes this Elephant Pop
A simple design but the color really draws the eye.
41. Elephants on Vacation
These two elephants couldn’t be happier to be living in the tropics, hand in hand.
42. Small and Simple
A simple outline for a small area.
43. Tiny Origami
This tiny origami elephant can fir anywhere on the body.
44. Standing Proud
This elephant is showing it’s strength and standing proud on the owner’s wrist.
45. Spilling Designs
I love the brights colors with this tattoo, it’s a simple design but the colors really bring life to it.
46. Hiding Elephant
Whether it’s meant to imply that the elephant is under the skin or not, this elephant is clearly hiding underneath something.
47. Butterfly Elephant
This unique tattoo has the butterfly and elephant combining to make an entirely different animal. If you want something different in the animal kingdom this is for you.
48. Ear Tattoo
The behind the ear tattoo is growing in popularity and the elephants fit back there perfectly.
49. Big Eyed Elephant
You could almost fall in love with those eyes. A stunning tattoo with deep colors and wonderful designs.
50. Elephant with Strength
This lower leg tattoo speaks of strength, you can just feel it when you look at it.
51. Walking Tall
This elephant is walking tall and it’s a small one so there is no need for large spaces.
52. Cartoon Silhouette
A different version of the silhouette, this one is in the form of a cartoon. I love all the rounded edges.
53. All You Need is Lines
A very tiny and simple elephant made from a few strokes.
54. Boneyard Elephant
An elephant made from pieces of bones, as it appears. An unusual design for something looking to stand out.
55. Green Elephants
A simple design with an eye-catching color.
56. An Elephant Comes Calling
This calling elephant is just a series of lines.
57. Sitting Proudly
There is just something about the way this elephant sits that makes him appear proud of himself.
58. Steady But Slow
Something about this tattoo makes me think that it’s not just about strength but wisdom as well.
59. Cubic Elephant
An elephant made entirely of cubes to make it appear as if it’s 3D. It’s great in black and white but a burst of color would be great as well.
60. Just a Drawing
A small tattoo that looks as if it was drawn on by a pencil.
61. Strong Design
You can see why elephants are a symbol of strength in this tattoo.
62. A Baby at Play
This crying elephant appears to be at play but what makes him so sad?
63. Elephant in Love
Who is this little elephant thinking about as it shoots out little hearts from its nose?
64. Small as a Speck
If you want something barely noticeable as a tattoo then this is the one for you.
65. Swimming Elephant
I love the detail of this swimming elephant with it’s trunk immersed.
66. A True Winner
This proud elephant is in the winner’s circle.
67. Heads Up
Another simple design with the elephant rearing its head.
68.Darkened Elephant
There is so much detail in such a little design.
69. Green Makes this Elephant Pop
A simple design but the color really draws the eye.
70. An Elephant Head
The head of the elephant is the symbol of strength. This one is small enough to put anywhere.
71. Elephant Sadness
A sort of melancholy tattoo. The elephant isn’t very large just a shady tattoo that can be placed anywhere.
72. Green Elephants
A simple design with an eye-catching color.
73. Soft and Simple
Just a few simple lines can create an elephant calling out to its family.
74. A Well of Water
The water gushing out from the well is cascading over these too elephants as a symbol of abundance.
75. The White Tattoo
White tattoos are becoming all the rage because they look as if they are embossed into the skin.
76. An Elephant on This Leg of The Journey
Simple but with a lot of detail.
77. Sightless
This sightless elephant is sure to peak your interest.
78. Inked Elephant
Not an actual tattoo, just ink but it’s a great design for one.
79. A Sprinkle of Color
A great design with a burst of color.
80. Circus Performer
This simple design reminds me of the carnival elephants.
81. Ready For The Show
This elephant is ready for the carnival crowd. It’s standing tall and waiting for its applause.
82. No Smaller
You might be hard pressed to find a smaller tattoo that this one.
83. A Parade Elephant
This elephant is ready to put on a show and walk, dressed to the nines in the parade.
84. Just Lines
Stunning, and yet it’s only lines.
85. A Plain Elephant
This elephant is not showy, just simple.
