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House of Keawe

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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.

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Etymology

This dynasty bears the name of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku, who was also known as Keawe II.

He himself was named after the King Keawenuiaumi of Hawaii.

In the Hawaiian language, the name Keawe means the bearer.

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 and his first wife
  • 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

    House of Keawe Wikipedia