House of Keawe
House of Keawe (Keawe Dynasty; Hawaiian: Hale o Keawe) is a name of one royal house in ancient Hawaii. The dynasty was founded by the King Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku of Hawaii.
Etymology
This dynasty bears the name of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku, who was also known as Keawe II.
He himself was named after the King Keawenui of Hawaii.
In the Hawaiian language, the word has several meanings. Keawe means southern cross and is said to be the name of an ancient chief[1] as well as meaning; "the bearer" (ke-a-we).[2]
Members
- Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku – King of Hawaii, son of Queen Keakealaniwahine
- Lonomaʻaikanaka – First wife of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and daughter of Piʻilaniwahine of Maui
- Kalanikauleleiaiwi – Half-sister and second wife of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku
- Kanealai – Third wife of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and Queen of Molokai
- Kalaninuiamamao – Son of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku<ref>Kumulipo
- Keeaumoku Nui – Son of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and his half-sister
- Keawemauhili – Chief of Hilo, Hawaii, son of Kalaninuiamamao
- Kamakaimoku – Wife of Kalaninuiamamao and Keeaumoku
- Alapaiwahine – Daughter of Kalaninuiamamao
- Kalaniʻōpuʻu – King of Hawaii, son of Kalaninuiamamao
- Keōua – Son of Keeaumoku (House of Keoua)
References
- ^ Mary Māmaka Kaiao Kuleana kope. "Hawaiian Dictionary". University of Hawaii Press. Retrieved 2017-07-27.
- ^ Andrews-Parker. "Nā Puke Wehewehe a Pau (Andrews Dictionary)". University of Hawaii Press. Retrieved 2017-07-27.