These gentle giants of the animal kingdom are a popular tattoo choice because of the powerful symbolism behind it. Not only are they one of the most recognizable tattoos on Earth, but these animals can also be adapted to lots of different art styles.

Elephants symbolize many things, like fertility, family, attitude, prosperity, and strength. They are respected by many cultures, making them internationally admired animals. Here are 50+ of our favorite elephant tattoo designs and the meanings behind them.

50+ Elephant Tattoo Designs

 Delicate Elephant Tattoo Design

While elephants are one of the largest animals on Earth, they make ideal delicate, small tattoos. Because they have such a recognizable silhouette, small elephant tattoos can be placed on almost any part of the body. These versatile tattoos can be placed in areas like the ribs, ankle, and wrist.

Mandala Elephant Tattoo Design

Elephants and mandalas both have strong spiritual significance in Eastern culture. A mandala elephant tattoo is ideal for those on an educational and spiritual journey. A mandala (the Sanskrit word for circle) is a geometric design where shapes and patterns are formed by an arrangement of geometric symbols.

Elephants represent new beginnings and wisdom, whilst mandalas symbolize the universe and a focused mind. The elephant could be created using mandala shapes, or a mandala could be incorporated and used as the background shape.

Family of Elephant Tattoo Design

Elephants are very family-oriented animals, this makes them ideal for tattoos that celebrate your family. Elephants share unbreakable bonds with their family members and are incredibly loyal. A group of elephants can also include baby elephants and a natural scene. Elephants commonly walk in a singular line, and this is generally how families of elephants are depicted in tattoos. For this reason, elephant tattoos are usually placed on more spacious body parts like back, legs, and arms.