These 25 ~Strength~ Tattoos Will Prove Your Inner Power (2024)

Immortalize a true symbol of strength on your body by getting this cow skull tattoo. It’s an everyday reminder of your strong foundation and unimaginable courage. Plus, it’s different to get a stick-and-poke tattoo like this one done. I love the way the ink settles.

IMO, there’s nothing like an infinity symbol for a strength tattoo. This little bb is a reminder that you’re forever resilient and no one can tell you otherwise. For this tiny tat, you’ll want to stock up on tattoo lotion to help the healing process and to keep your ink looking fresh.

How cute is this lightning bolt for a strength tattoo? Lightning is powerful, loud, and can do some damage. It’s a great symbol of your passion and how you show up for yourself and others.

If there’s one image that perfectly describes strength, it’s got to be an angel wing. Angels are guardians, messengers, and beings that provide support in times of need. This strength tattoo is so delicate and detailed, it must’ve taken the tattoo artist a few hours to complete.

What better way to express how strong you are than our bright sun surrounded by equally fearless birds? This is a strength tattoo that is super unique and blends together powerful imagery. Plus, this fine-line tattoo is a minimalist piece that can be added to in the future.

There are truly endless ways to represent how ride or die you are, but nothing quite says “I got you” like a “love never fails” strength tattoo? This ink can definitely be easily hidden tattoo under a long sleeve shirt if you want to keep this quote visible to only you as well.

Why wear a string of pearls as jewelry when you can get them as a wrist tattoo? Pearls are said to offer protection and wisdom, two qualities that a strong individual definitely possesses. If you’re looking for a quirky strength tattoo, I highly recommend this one.

For those of us who want something simple and pretty, but make an incredible amount of impact, may I suggest this rose for a strength tattoo? Roses are sweet and thanks to those thorns show how a courageous individual sets boundaries. Plus, how cute is this underboob tattoo placement?

I don’t know about you, but this floral leopard thigh tattoo screams strength to me. The leopard is an animal who illustrates power and cunning, and the flowers drawn inside make it all the more satisfying.

The lunar surface is powerful enough to make our oceans move, an image worthy of a strength tattoo. This moon tattoo is steeped in ancient language—the moon is a reminder of the passing of time and rhythms of nature, all things that help us heal eventually.

As the saying goes, you have to love yourself first before you love anyone else. Love and strength are synonymous, IMO. This strength heart tattoo is the perfect way to remember that you can only be there for someone if you are there for yourself first.

The best thing about a tiny tattoo like this? It doesn’t take much time at all to get it done (and way less pain, TBH). If you’re new to ink, but want a small strength tattoo, go with this simple "no worries" script to show off your unwavering attitude.

This flower tattoo is a long, robust stem capable of holding up anyone they want to. I love this idea for a strength tattoo, as stems are the foundations of some of the most beautiful creations on Earth. Without a strong person like you, many wouldn’t be where they are today.

While you may think of a big beast as the only animal fit for a strength tattoo, I’m going with this tiny pangolin. This creature defends itself against the toughest of enemies by rolling into a tiny ball. They say its armor is practically bulletproof, you know.

If you’ve been through a lot with somebody, I think a matching best friend tattoo can say a lot about your strength and struggle together. These legos are essentially building blocks, kind of like a symbol of how you had to go through the low to get to the high.

Remind yourself of your journey and transformation to a strong individual with a butterfly tattoo. This strength tattoo is interpreted as a beacon of hope and life, an image of transformation that you beat the odds to level up to.

I know, you may be asking me why I would put a tiny ant on this list of strength tattoos but there are many reasons they rank high. Ants are the ultimate vision of strength in my eyes—they carry huge loads, build colonies, and endure a lot. Before you get to your tattoo artist, stock up on a good tattoo lotion to help it heal.

All of this color and the beautiful way these stretch marks are turned into lightning bolts makes this one of my favorite strength tattoos. Because of all that fire, this could also be a great Leo tattoo, Aries tattoo, or Sagittarius tattoo.

Animals are often symbolic of strength, fortitude, and valiance. This herd of elephants can be a strength tattoo for anyone who sees themselves as a pillar or force of their circle. BTW, I highly encourage slathering on a sunscreen for tattoos since we are entering the warmer months and you want that bb to heal quickly.

If you want your strength tattoo to be liiittle bit more minimalist, choose to get a word or phrase that means the world to you. Perseverance is actually a great synonym for strength—it means you have the tenacity to see something through.