8 Best Geometric Lion Tattoo Design ideas For Both Men and Women

Wear a symbol of bravery on your skin with a unique design of your favorite spirit animal.

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Geometric lion tattoos merge two of the most popular trends in the body art industry, geometric designs and amazing lion art! If you want a meaningful tattoo, then you can always turn to animal-inspired body art. While every animal carries a deep symbolic meaning, there can be no other to rule the jungle than the lion. The lion, apart from being powerful, stands a protective and authoritative figure. And, iIf you are an artistic person who likes unique tattoos, geometric designs are sure to have piqued your interest at some point. This article breaks down the meaning of lion tattoos and shares some geometric designs to experiment with. Read on!

Meaning Of Lion Tattoos

Lion tattoos are full of meaning. The most popular and followed symbolism of lion tattoos are strength, bravery, and leadership. Lions are like kings of the animal kingdom and in many stories and cultures they are considered strong and brave. People also think of them as guardians and protectors, like in ancient Egypt. Christians sometimes use lions to show strength and goodness.

Lions also remind people of family because they stick together and take care of each other. So, a lion tattoo can mean different things, but it usually represents important qualities that a person wants to have or believes in.

8 Awesome Lion Tattoo Designs

If you are impressed by the meaning and want a lion tattoo to signify your personality then we have some designs that will surely impress you. Read on to know them all.

1. Geometric Lion Tattoo Drawing

A geometric lion tattoo drawing on the forearm
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This lion tattoo is made using sketchy lines and boxes. The lines are very thin which makes this tattoo look very elegant. You can have the boxes colored using earthly colors like this or leave them in lines. The tattoo can be scaled as per your preference. You can also have it inked in your upper back. This is also a perfect tattoo if you are a Leo!

2. Geometric Lion Tattoo Stencil Sketch

A geometric lion stencil sketch tattoo on the forearm
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You can also get a stencil tattoo inked on your forearm. Stencil tattoos are basic line structures of a design. You can later customize it with colors or shades. This tattoo has very thin lines combining to form a lion. The best part about this tattoo is its scalability. You can have it inked on your full-back or on your wrist. You can also add a splash of background color to this geometric-style tattoo to make it look more artistic.

3. Small Geometric Lion Tattoo

A small geometric lion tattoo on the forearm
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Not everyone fancies big and elaborate tattoos. If you are a person who likes small body art, you will surely like this tattoo. Despite the compact size, the details of the tattoo are commendable. It has small geometric shapes forming a lion. The mane is colored using black ink. The tattoo also has a perfect symmetry that allows you to place it on any part of your body.

4. Geometric Sacred Lion Tattoo

A sacred geometric lion tattoo on the forearm
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In many cultures, lions are considered sacred. If you want your tattoo to have a touch of cultural charm in it, you can try this tattoo. The tattoo uses earthly colors like brown, orange, and black to fill the boxes of the tattoo. It has a very mesmerizing effect on the overall look of the tattoo. You can scale the tattoo as per your liking and have it placed on your upper arm or chest as well.

5. Line Art Sketch Geometric Lion Tattoo

A line art geometric lion tattoo on the forearm
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If you are a fan of line art then this tribal lion hand tattoo will surely impress you. It is very unique in its design and the placement helps with ‘all eyes on you’. The placement of the tattoo is what makes the tattoo look even more intriguing. You can add colors to the tattoo or have it inked with a bolder needle size. You can also have a quote written under the tattoo.

6. Forearm Geometric Lion Tattoo

A geometric lion tattoo on the forearm
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The best part about these lion tattoos is how simple it looks. It has a very slight shading done on it that gives more depth to the tattoo. You can have this tattoo placed on any part of your body. The perfect symmetry makes it very easy on the eyes. You can also customize the tattoo any way you please. Some people even add elements like roses or daggers to the tattoo to make it stand out.

7. Outline Geometric Lion Tattoo

An outline geometric lion tattoo on the forearm
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Outline tattoos are perfect for those who appreciate minimalist tattoos. This lion tattoo has a bold outline and the inside is inked using geometric art style. The tattoo has a simple appeal that is perfect for getting it inked on any part of the body. You can also add colors to the boxes. It doesn’t have to be realistic colors. You can have each box colored in a vibrant shade of blue, red, and green to make the tattoo look like a piece of art.

8. Minimalist Geometric Lion Tattoo

A line art geometric lion tattoo on the wrist
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This tattoo is very different from the ones that are already shown. It has a side profile of a lion’s face and is not in perfect symmetry. However, this makes the silhouette of the tattoo even more interesting. The shade work and color fill make the tattoo even more eye-catching. You can add a bold border or a brush of colors in the background to make the tattoo look even more interesting.

The best part about these lion tattoos is how creative you can get with them. By scaling the design and thickening the outline of the tattoo you can change the whole look of the tattoo. You can also color the tattoo later if you like. The placement of the lion tattoo can also add more meaning to it. We hope you find your dream tattoo design soon! Happy tattooing

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Brik Rangel
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