House of Keawe explained

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 Keākealaniwahine
• 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
• Kalanikeʻeaumoku – Son of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and his half-sister
• Keawemauhili – Chief of Hilo, Hawaii
• Kamakaimoku – Wife of Kalaninuiamamao and Kalanikeʻeaumoku
• Alapaiwahine – Daughter of Kalaninuiamamao
• Kalaniʻōpuʻu – King of Hawaii
• Keōua – Son of Keeaumoku (House of Keoua)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hawaiian Dictionary. Mary Māmaka Kaiao Kuleana kope . University of Hawaii Press . 2017-07-27.
2. Web site: Nā Puke Wehewehe a Pau (Andrews Dictionary). Andrews-Parker . University of Hawaii Press . 2017-07-27.