Ululani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ululani |
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| Aliʻi Nui (ruler) of Hilo | |
| Spouse | Keawemaʻuhili Keawe-a-Heulu |
| Issue | Keaweokahikiona Elelule Laʻakeaelelulu Naihe Keohohiwa |
| Father | Mokulani |
| Mother | Pāpaʻikaniau (Niau) |
Ululani was a very important Hawaiian leader, known as a chiefess. She was the 7th Aliʻi Nui (which means a powerful ruler or high chief) of Hilo. People also called her Ululani Nui, meaning "Ululani the Great." She was famous in her time as one of the best women poets.
Ululani's Life
Ululani was the daughter of Chief Mokulani and Chiefess Pāpaʻikaniau. Her mother was also known as Niau. Niau's parents were Kuʻimeheua and Kalanikūʻēʻiwalono.
Her name, Ululani, has several special meanings. It can mean "heavenly inspiration and growth." It also means "raised to prominence" or "to become very important." Another meaning is "a royal gathering" or "collection of royalty."
Ululani was married to Keawemaʻuhili. They had two sons together: Keaweokahikona and ʻElelule Laʻakeaʻelelule. Later, she also married Keawe-a-Heulu. With him, she had two more children. One was a famous speaker named Nāʻihe. The other was a chiefess named Keohohiwa. Keohohiwa was the mother of ʻAikanaka.
