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What does the bear tattoo mean?

There is no single interpretation of such body decoration.


After all, the image combines several opposite meanings. The beast can mean calm and fury, strength and patronage, self-confidence and power.

It often symbolizes the possibility of transformation and rebirth. It unites different worlds, helps to restore the connection of generations. It gives energy to achieve goals. It means leadership and bravery.

Men and women choose completely different sketches of bear tattoos. Men prefer variants in which the animal manifests itself with courage, care and confidence. Women are more inclined to sketches that reveal such qualities as nobility, responsibility for themselves and others, tenderness, kindness. Meaning can be easily conveyed by drawing, composition, animal pose, color shades. Once you find that bear tattoo sketch that you like, it will bring aesthetic pleasure.

bear tattoo
bear tattoo

What kind of beast should I choose?

  1. Grizzly
    1. This is one of the most violent and dangerous animals. This tattoo of bear means the determination of its owner, courage and strength. An animal with fangs, an open mouth is a symbol of fast response, the ability to stand up for itself. Very popular is the body image of an animal standing on its hind legs.
  2. Polar Bear
    1. The image is quite unusual, which emphasizes the character of the person. His unique character, worldview, attitude to others.
  3. Panda
    1. It can personify nature in general. Shows the necessity to protect wild animals. And it is also regarded as a funny body image. Pandas are friendly and playful. It is about these qualities and desire to demonstrate people positive attitude to the life.
  4. Cartoon Heroes
    1. They show positive and joy. They remind of childhood and carelessness. Such body images choose individuals who do not want to grow up or are stuck in memories and need support. The body also stuffed with favorite characters that have certain traits inherent to the bearer of the tattoo.
  5. Roaring Beast
    1. It demonstrates aggression, emotional instability, struggle, need to defend. The bear tattoo sketch is typical of men with strong spirit and temperament.
  6. The mommy bear with cubs
    1. It can be present on male and female body. It symbolizes care for family, children, respect for family values.
  7. Paw, trace
    1. It speaks of the owner’s desire to gain power, to dominate others.
  8. Bear and stars, mountains, forest
    1. Such compositions often have an exclusively aesthetic value. But in general, they show the connection of all living things.
bear tattoo
bear tattoo
bear tattoo

The best place for the bear tattoo designs

After choosing the right sketch of the bear tattoo, you should think about its placement. It may be:

  • ⦁ Back - here you can get any size of bear tattoo, because the area of the skin is large and even. And this area will allow you to withstand a long procedure easily and almost without pain.
  • ⦁ The shoulder will be the perfect place to depict the grin of an animal, the head of a bear or a compact composition.
  • ⦁ Breast - people often get a ferocious animal in the attack position, with the claws released, against the background of weapons or forests. Often this body image plays a special meaning for the owner of the tattoo, meaning constant battle, the ability to stand up for himself.
  • ⦁ Legs allow to demonstrate all the beauty of the image. If it is necessary, you will have enough space to place the desired picture. Not everyone wants to have the beast in full growth, but the head of the bear - easily. Most often, such a tattoo sketch is performed in black and white, monochrome shades.



To get a quality, unique, stylish bear tattoo can be possible in the network of VeAn Tattoo salons. Only the best masters work in our salons. They will make a tattoo in the style of realism, graffiti, geometry, classics, watercolor, neo traditional and many others. By signing up for a free consultation you can get answers to your questions. Do not waste time! Hurry to beautify your body with an original tattoo from VeAn Tattoo specialists

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