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 as well as meaning; "the bearer" (ke-a-we).

Members

• KeaweʻīkekahialiÊ»iokamoku – King of Hawaii, son of Queen Keākealaniwahine
• LonomaÊ»aikanaka – First wife of KeaweʻīkekahialiÊ»iokamoku and daughter of PiÊ»ilaniwahine of Maui
• Kalanikauleleiaiwi – Half-sister and second wife of KeaweʻīkekahialiÊ»iokamoku
• KaneÊ»alai – Third wife of KeaweʻīkekahialiÊ»iokamoku and Queen of Molokai
• Kalaninuiamamao – Son of KeaweʻīkekahialiÊ»iokamoku
• KalanikeÊ»eaumoku – Son of KeaweʻīkekahialiÊ»iokamoku and his half-sister
• KeawemaÊ»uhili – Chief of Hilo, Hawaii
• Kamakaʻīmoku – Wife of Kalaninuiamamao and KalanikeÊ»eaumoku
• AlapaÊ»iwahine – Daughter of Kalaninuiamamao
• KalaniʻōpuÊ»u – King of Hawaii
• Keōua – Son of Keeaumoku (House of Keōua)

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