Cheetah is an animal that is quite intriguing and fascinating to all. It is the one belonging to the cat family that is considered to be the fastest of all. The name cheetah originates from the Sanskrit word ‘chitrakayaa’ which means ‘the spotted one’. Attributes ‘status’ and ‘power’ are associated with this majestic animal. Official attires of many high class people and kings of Africa are adorned by cheetah skins. Cheetahs have also been a subject of interest for famous painters of the renaissance period. Cheetahs have also found a place in the modern world, as a cartoon character or a snack called Cheetos. Cheetah tattoos are another area where cheetahs have woven its way around in our lives.
Cheetah print tattoos
As such, cheetah tattoos do not have any specific or special meaning attached to it. However, the majestic appeal of having a cheetah print tattoo is merely reason enough. Cheetah prints are especially attractive for women for the exotic and fashion style these tattoos bring with it. Women may get such a tattoo done on any part of their body. They may have it inked on their foot, ribs, side, shoulder, or even face. Even men get these cheetah print tattoos done on their bodies. Men may get this tattoo inked on back, arms, hand, etc.
Leopard print
Leopard and cheetah are two belonging to the cat family hardly differentiable because of their similar skins. Hence, many even get a leopard print done in the name of cheetah tattoos. However, there is a slight difference in the two animal prints. If you look closely a leopard print is that of a small circular black ring with a lighter color inside, where as a cheetah simply have whole black spots on their body. So, most of the fashion accessories that you wear or see thinking it is cheetah print may actually be a leopard print. However, for tattoos, both prints are considered to be almost the same and even treated as same.
For a cheetah print tattoo, there are many designs you can adapt for your body. There are claw marks pattern that are ingrained with cheetah print, giving it a 3D effect to make it look real. You can otherwise simply have a freehand design inked on any body part of your choice with a cheetah print. Furthermore, you can actually have a cheetah inked all with it black spotted skin, giving it a majestic appearance. Men also get chest cheetah print tattoos done, which only makes them look all that more appealing.
If you look and surf around you might be surprised at the number of options you have at hand for getting a cheetah print inked on your body. We, as usual, are always there to help and here we are again. We have gathered 50 rocking cheetah print tattoos for you to sift through and choose the one most suitable for you. Color variations can also be done, just in order to bring something unique to your tattoo.
1. Leopard Print Claws Tattoo
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2. Leopard Print Shoulder Tattoo
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3. Cheetah Print Tattoo for Women
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4. Claw Mark with Cheetah Print Rib Tattoo
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5. Amazing Back and Side Leopard Print Tattoo
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6. Leopard Print Hip Tattoo for Women
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7. Cheetah Side Tattoo
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8. Pink Cheetah Print Arm Tattoo for Women
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9. Cheetah Print Claw Marks Tattoo
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10. Shoulder Cheetah Print Tattoo
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11. Cheetah Print Side Tattoo with Quote for Women
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12. Colorful Leopard Print Arm Tattoo for Women
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13. Beautiful Rose and Cheetah Print Shoulder Tattoo for Women
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14. Pink Cheetah Print Side Tattoo for Women
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15. Cheetah Print Shoulder Tattoo
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16. Cheetah Print Heart Tattoo
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17. Shoulder Blade Leopard Print Tattoo with Quote
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18. Cheetah Print Shoulder Tattoo with Name
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19. Cheetah Print Tattoo with Pink Flower and Butterfly
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20. Leopard Claw Mark Shoulder Tattoo
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21. Cheetah Print Shoulder Tattoo for Women
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22. Heart and Bones Cheetah Print Tattoo
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23. Star Tattoo with Cheetah Print
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24. Cute Kitty Tattoo with Cheetah Print Bow
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25. Feather Shaped Cheetah Print Back Tattoo
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26. Black Cheetah Print Shoulder Tattoo
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27. Bow Tattoo with Cheetah Print
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28. Pink Leopard Bow and ‘Love’ Tattoo
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29. Amazing Cheetah Print Full Back Tattoo
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30. 3D Cheetah Print Tattoo Design
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31. Cool Neck-Shoulder Leopard Print Tattoo
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32. Heart and Bow Cheetah Print Tattoo
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33. Cheetah Print Tattoo on Foot
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34. Leopard Print Ankle Tattoo
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35. Cute Cheetah Print Bow Tattoo
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36. Amazing Leopard Print Foot Tattoo
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37. Cheetah Face Arm Tattoo
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38. Cute Brown Bow Cheetah Print Foot Tattoo
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39. Cheetah and Cheetah Print Heart Tattoo
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40. Paw and Cheetah Print Neck Tattoo
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41. Black Leopard Print Leg Tattoo
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42. Cheetah Print Tattoo on Face
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43. Geometric Cheetah Print Arm Tattoo for Men
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44. Elegant Cheetah Print Bow Tattoo
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45. Cute Cheetah Print Butterfly Wrist Tattoo
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46. Behind the Ear Leopard Print Tattoo
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47. Black and Brown Leopard Print Bow Tattoo
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48. Small Black and Red Cheetah Print Heart Tattoo on Ear
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49. 3D Cheetah Print Claw Tattoo
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50. Zipper Cheetah Print Tattoo on Foot
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