76+ Meaningful Wolf Tattoo Designs & Ideas For Back

Published on September 5, 2015 , under Tattoos

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Wolf is a wild animal, found in many parts of the world. Wolf symbol from ancient times have been associated with positive and negative powers, similarly wolf tattoos also have many meanings depend on symbols and emotions used in any particular tattoo.

1) Wolves always live in packs, develop close relationships and strong social bonds, There is a hierarchy where the wolves always follow the alpha male and they known to die and sacrifice many things while protecting the pack, that’s why group of wolves tattoo resembles unity, strong bond of family, protector and power.

2) Wolves are known for their survivor skills in the wilderness and harsh circumstances, so there symbols and tattoos resembles strength.

3) As wolves are wild and powerful animal it also resembles wilderness, rebelliousness and power.

4) Lone wolf is simply a soul who is free to make bold choices and it resembles freedom.

5) Wolf is also considered as a warrior symbol. For example, Genghis Khan was a quintessential warrior, who created one of the largest empires in the world and according to Mongol myths the wolf is a direct descendant of Khan.

6) Wolf’s symbol is also used as a symbol of light and life, due of wolf’s ability to see keenly in dark environments.

7) There is a believe in Native American’s that in the month of January full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages and is know as Full Wolf Moon. Howling Wolf at a full moon is believed to be a sign of bad luck or something worse is gonna happen.

8) They are known for there hunting skills, strength, cleverness and sheer sharpness. This also adds to the value of the wolf based tattoo designs.

9) Wolf design is also used to express love and affection. Two wolves with loving and gentle expression on their faces, with names and love symbols can be about affection and love

10) Wolves live in packs and they always follow the alpha male or leader, so in a way it’s symbol represents leadership and as they are known to die and sacrifice many things while protecting the pack, it’s also represents a protector.

These are just few meanings of wolf tattoos, while lots of other meanings can be concluded from every design and symbols used in tattoo.

Awesome wolf face tattoo on girl's back