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 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 Kaneʻalai – Third wife of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and Queen of Molokai Kalaninuiamamao – Son of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku Kalanikeʻeaumoku – Son of Keaweʻīkekahialiʻiokamoku and his half-sister Keawemaʻuhili – Chief of Hilo, Hawaii Kamakaʻīmoku – Wife of Kalaninuiamamao and Kalanikeʻeaumoku Alapaʻiwahine – Daughter of Kalaninuiamamao Kalaniʻōpuʻu – King of Hawaii Keōua – Son of Keeaumoku (House of Keōua)
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