That someone is a gentle giant, who loves to give hugs, and who has a heart of gold.
It traditionally means in lumberjack lore that you have officially survived an attack from the bear and lived to tell the tale but also in order to properly get the tattoo you would have to slaughter the cubs of the bear that attacked you.
A panther paw print can mean that a person can have a mean streak. This type of tattoo can also mean that a person as a love for panthers.
I got one in memory of my cat.
a brown bear paw print on his shoulder
There is no telling, every meaning to a tattoo will vary from person to person.
Depending on how deep and well thought out the tattoo was it could mean several things, the best thing to do would be to ask the person whom got it what It means to them, because if it has a native American Association then the paw print could be of the persons totem animal or spirit guide. or it could be based in Celtic(Druid) beliefs. Or perhaps it is just pretty and that is why they got it. -Ceriak The bear-paw tattoo is typical in a subset of gay culture. In gay society, a bear is a man who is typically larger and hairy, although it's not necessary that he be larger, as much as it is that he be hairy. A younger bear in gay culture is, as in the animal world, called a cub. The bear-paw tattoo is symbolic of one's pride in being a "bear" or a "cub" in gay culture. A paw print tattoo, especially when it has a name with it, is a tribute to a beloved pet cat or dog. People often get this sort of tattoo as a memorial when the pet has passed away. In the native culture the bear means strength... so im getting bear paw tattoos to represent my kids... the meaning for my tattoo is my kids are my strength without them i wouldn't really have much to fight for or to be a better person . so that is my meaning of the bear paw
A bear paw print tattoo symbolizes the following: The wisdom to hear The strength to listen The courage to follow your inner voice Also, A Bear Tattoo can also symbolise a connection with the 'bear' subculture. A subculture within the gay community that emphasises masculinity, strength and naturalness.
In the Gay Community, it is generally accepted to represent Bear Pride/Love.
It traditionally means in lumberjack lore that you have officially survived an attack from the bear and lived to tell the tale but also in order to properly get the tattoo you would have to slaughter the cubs of the bear that attacked you.
A bear tattoo represents strength, protection and a connection to the wild. A bear paw represents the same, but can also tie the wearer to the gay scene, whereas hairy, bearded men are refered to as bears.
Meaning of paw in English the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear: I found paw prints in the kitchen.
it means that in the future, you are going to have a half bear half human child. Very special.
The Fresno Bulldogs use a paw print tattoo symbol.
A Bear Paw quilt block is a square block that is made to look like a bear's paw, with claws extended. There may have been regional or time period associations with it at one point, but today it is just a popular block used in quilting.
A dog paw print tattoo is a good tattoo to get to remember a pet. You could also put the name of the dog under tattoo.
Battle of Bear Paw happened on 1877-09-30.
A panther paw print can mean that a person can have a mean streak. This type of tattoo can also mean that a person as a love for panthers.