Exploring 8 Unique Crown Tattoo Designs and Meanings

No better way to show your love for yourself than gorgeous crown designs.

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Every person deserves a crown to honor the extraordinary person you are! If not a real crown, a tattoo will suffice! Crown tattoos are extremely popular among tattoo enthusiasts and are inked using different art styles. While some like simple black ink tattoos, others go for elaborate tattoos spread across a large part of their skin. If you want to know what crown tattoos mean and want to check out some cool designs, you are at the right place!

Meaning Of Crown Tattoos

Crown tattoos on a broad scale represent power and authority. The design is rooted in the historical significance of crowns. In the ancient world, crowns were considered symbols of royalty and leadership. For many, crown tattoos signify a personal journey toward self-respect.

In relationships too a crown can symbolize loyalty. They are often paired as King and Queen tattoos and worn as a sign of commitment. Additionally, crowns can also be the perfect designs to celebrate your true self.

8 Creative Crown Tattoo Ideas

If you want to check out some crown designs to inspire your next tattoo, you are at the right place. Read on for some truly creative tattoos featuring crowns and learn innovative ways to customize them. You may also explore artistic tattoos to get more ideas on how to enhance your crown tattoo.

1. Queen Crown Tattoo

A minimalist black ink crown tattoo on the arm of a woman
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This tattoo is what every queen would want on their skin. This tattoo is made of thin lines and the size is not bigger than a coin. The combination of lines and dots makes the tattoo very dainty. You can get this tattoo inked on the forearm or the wrist. The crisscross of the lines makes this tattoo one of a kind. You can also add the word ‘Queen’ under the tattoo if you want.

2. King Crown Tattoo

A black ink crown tattoo on the arm of a woman
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Crowns that are made for kings are bigger and more elaborate. This royal tattoo is made in black ink. It has an antique dome shape that forms a very interesting shape. The tattoo has strips of black ink and lines. You can have this tattoo inked on your forearm. The dotted decoration and intricate designs make this tattoo perfect to be worn on any part of the skin.

3. Crown Of Thorns Tattoo

A minimalist black ink thorn crown tattoo on the arm of a woman
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A thorn crown is one of the most popular tattoos ever. It signifies thankfulness for the sacrifice Jesus made. You can have this tattoo inked on your forearm or your upper arm. The tattoo is in the shape of a halo. Some even have the crown wrapped around their wrist or ankles like a band tattoo.

4. Lion With A Crown Tattoo

A traditional black ink lion with a crown tattoo on the arm
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The lion is the king of the jungle and represents leadership. This tattoo has a lion’s head with a crown inked on the forearm. It is made with plain black ink, so it suits all skin tones. The tattoo is inked in a very simple art style and can be scaled to your liking. If you want you can also get this tattoo inked on your upper back.

5. Princess Crown Tattoo

A traditional watercolor crown tattoo on the arm with a heart
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This tattoo is perfect for all daddy’s princesses! The tattoo combines the colors blue and pink to make the most beautiful tattoo. It has a pink heart with a blue crown. The tattoo is inked using a watercolor style. The perfect symmetry of the design makes it perfect to be inked on any part of your body.

6. Black Queen Crown Tattoo

A minimalist black ink crown tattoo on the arm of a woman
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The crown tattoo couldn’t get simpler! This tattoo is made with just 8 curved lines! It is so uncomplicated yet so attractive. You can add a star to it to make the jewel on top. The tattoo can be placed on the wrist or the back of the hand as well. The use of black ink makes the tattoo a perfect design for all skin tones.

7. Crown Tattoo On Hand

A minimalist black ink crown tattoo on the hand of a woman
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If you have a higher pain tolerance then this tattoo is for you. Hand tattoos are more painful during the inking process because of the presence of nerve endings and close-set bones. But if you can endure it, then it’s with everything! This hand tattoo is inked in traditional style and has the perfect shade and highlight to give it a metallic look.

8. Simple Queen Crown Tattoo

A simple queen crown tattoo on the arm of a woman
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If you like simple tattoos, then this line tattoo is for you. This tattoo has decorations on top of the crown ring. The use of plain black ink makes it perfect for everyone. You can scale the tattoo to your liking. The perfect symmetry makes this queen tattoo ideal for inking on various body parts.

The best part of crown tattoos is, that they can be as elaborate as you want or as minimalist as you like. The tattoo can be drawn using different art styles. It can be inked in any color you like as well. Some prepare to have it colored in realistic colors, while others like using simple lines to create an outline tattoo. The placement of the tattoo also depends on where you want to flaunt it. We hope you find your dream tattoo design soon!

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Ruslan Millinhton
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Ruslan Millinhton has been tattooing since 2015. While he is originally from the city of Sumy in Ukraine, he now spends most of his time in Charlotte, NC, USA. He has been doing tattoos for over 10 years. He primarily works in color and black & gray realism.

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