THAI TATTOO TIGER

WHAT DOES A Thai tattoo TIGER MEAN?

Recently, wearing a tattoo has become a style statement. However, tattoos were initially used to identify warriors during war. With time, the meaning of carrying a tattoo changed. Nowadays, most people get their bodies inked with tattoos because it is considered trendy. However, as they say, every tattoo has its own story to tell. 

Yant Suea Koo or Twin Tigers

Yant Suea Koo or twin tiger Sak Yant.

Each tattoo symbolizes a definite meaning. Some are known to carry mystical powers like the famous Sak Yant tattoo whereas some are done just for fun. Whatever may be the purpose behind getting a tattoo, every tattoo holds a deep meaning for the person who gets it.

Amongst the most famous tattoo designs, is the picture of a tiger. Animal tattoos carry deep meaning and the tiger is symbolic of strength and power. Moreover, there are varied tiger designs to choose from, ranging from the white tiger to the Bengal tiger. Ironically, you can also opt for a cute animated tiger. Tiger tattoos top the charts when it comes to popularity, because of their eye-catching shapes and bold meaning. Tiger tattoos will never go out of demand. There are few animal lovers who also keep this tattoo as a symbol to promote the protection of this endangered species. 

Yant Suea Liew Lung or looking back tiger.

Yant Suea Liew Lung or looking back tiger Sak Yant.

A tiger tattoo holds multiple meanings. With little variation, the meaning of a tattoo changes. Here are the most popular meanings that force people to wear this powerful tattoo.

1) Strength:

Not the king of the jungle, but tigers are known for their heroic strength. Their fast and wild nature represents them as a symbol of strength. Thus, people with fearless and bold personalities usually wear this tattoo.

2) Violence:

The strength of a tiger is not always associated with great virtues. They are sometimes seen as violent creatures. Many cultures around the world fear the tiger because of the destruction caused by it. For instance, in India, tigers are portrayed as ferocious and violent beings.

3) Protection:

As a result of strength, a tiger can protect anyone and that is why most animals do not go messing around with them. Therefore, people with strong built and a protective attitude, symbolize their nature by getting a tiger tattoo. Of the lesser-known facts is that tigers are known to be protectors of dead people. The Chinese engrave a picture of the tiger on the graveyard to offer protection to the dead.

4) Vengeance:

Although strong, tigers are harmless animals unless they are provoked. However, if someone comes in the way of a tiger, there is no way to escape. Tigers are known for their ability to take vengeance. So if you fall into the category of personalities with whim messing can be dangerous then you can wear the tiger tattoo as a warning sign.


Moreover, tiger tattoos such as that of the Bengal tiger are really eye-catching with beautiful orange and black stripes. With different designs, a tiger can be portrayed as a calm and gentle personality or as a wild and ferocious being. Tiger tattoos can display your volatile and strong character. Whatever be the design, the tiger tattoo will always lead the charts of animal tattoos because of the deep meanings that they usually hold.