KamalÃÂlÃÂwalu (Kama-lÃÂlÃÂ-walu = "Son of eight branches") was the supreme ruler Aliûi-ûAimoku of Maui in ancient Hawaii, known to us today from the old chants. He was a great warrior chief and highly regarded for his leadership and resource management. KamalÃÂlÃÂwalu invaded Hawaiûi Island and engaged in a disastrous battle in Kohala. KamalÃÂlÃÂwalu was killed and his invasion force was decimated. His son Kauhi-a-Kama survived, returned to Maui and became its next ruler.
He was the successor of his father, High Chief Kiha-a-Piûilani and Queen Kumaka and grandson of Piûilani and nephew of Queen Piûikea.
KamalÃÂlÃÂwalu married a woman called Piûilaniwahine I and their children were:
It was Kamalalawalu who gives the name Maui-of-Kama to the island.
Petroglyphs thought to depict the defeat of Kamalalawalu by Lonoikamakahiki can be viewed at low tide near the temples on Kahaluu Bay.