Kālonaiki facts for kids

Kālonaiki (pronounced Kah-loh-nah-eeh-keeh) was an important leader, also known as a High Chief, on the island of Oahu in ancient Hawaii. He became ruler after his relative, High Chief Maʻilikākahi. Old Hawaiian songs and stories mention him as the second leader from Maʻilikākahi's family line. Kālonaiki was also a descendant of Chiefess Maelo from Kona. Through him, his family later believed they were related to the legendary Nana-Ula.

Kālonaiki's Family History

The family tree of Kālonaiki is found in ancient Hawaiian chants. However, there are different ideas about who his parents were.

Who Were Kālonaiki's Parents?

Some people believe Kālonaiki was the son of his predecessor, Maʻilikākahi. They think his mother might have been Kanepukoa. But most people agree that Kālonaiki was actually Maʻilikākahi's grandson. They believe his parents were Kālonanui (Maʻilikākahi's son) and his wife Kaipuholua. This would mean Kālonaiki was the brother of High Chief Kalamakua of Halawa.

Kālonaiki's Wife and Children

Kālonaiki married a woman named Kikenui-a-ʻEwa (sometimes spelled Kikinui-a-ʻEwa). We don't know much about her family, but it's thought she was a descendant of High Chief ʻEwaulialaakona. Kikenui-a-ʻEwa and Kālonaiki had several children together:

• High Chief Piliwale of Oʻahu, who later became a ruler himself.
• Paʻakanilea (this name is sometimes questioned).
• Lō-Lale.