A roaring lion tattoo need not be large and imposing; they can be equally ferocious when etched in small designs.

Lions tattoos are a great animal symbol linked with nobility, strength, and honor, and these characteristics can be adeptly defined in small body art.

With many styles suitable for a small lion tattoo, the choice is yours whether to go for something realistic, geometric, or even a Lion King classic design.

This collection of 51 small lion tattoos will have you making an appointment with the artist of your choice in no time.

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1. Technical Small Lion Tattoo Ideas

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2. Small Lion Tattoos for the Hand

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3. Lower Leg Small Lion Tattoo Ideas

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4. Geometric Small Lion Tattoos

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5. Simba the Lion King Small Tattoo Designs

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