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Kuhimana
Born Ca. 1393
Spouse(s) High Chiefess Kaumana I
Children King Kamaloʻohua
Princess Waohaʻakuna
Parent(s) Luakoa of Maui and Hinaapoapo

In Hawaiian mythology, Kuhimana was a High Chief who ruled as the 7th known Moʻi of Maui. He was the sovereign king or chief of the island of Maui and is mentioned in old chants as semi-mythical person.

Not much is said about him in ancient legends. He was named after one god.

He was born c. 1393.

Family

Kuhimana was son of Luakoa of Maui and thus a grandson of Paukei. He followed his father as king of Maui.

He married Chiefess Kaumana I and fathered Kamaloohua and a daughter named Waohaʻakuna, through whom Maʻilikākahi of Oahu became connected with the Maui line of chiefs. She does not appear by that name on the Kakuhihewaʻs pedigree, though, according to ancient custom, it was very common for high chiefs to be known by several names.

Kaumana is also known as Kaʻana.

Kuhimana was slain at the Battle of Kaeleiki.

His son Kamaloʻohua would succeed him as Moʻi of Maui.

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