‘Aihonu An ‘ili cited in claims of the Māhele.
Ha‘alelenui An ‘ili cited in claims of the Māhele.
Hale‘au‘au An upland region between Pu‘uku‘ua and Kānehoa. Cited in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Hanakāhi (Lae o Halakāhi) Pu‘uloa/Honouliuli. Site named for a man who resided at this place, and who called upon the unknown gods, making offerings and asking for their blessings in his livelihood as a fisherman. Kāne and Kanaloa heard his prayers and visited him, granting his request because of his faithfulness to them. They built fishponds at Keanapua‘a, Kepo‘okala, and at Kapākule for him. Kapākule near the shore of Keahi, was the best formed of the ponds, and fed Hanakāhi’s family and later generations of ‘Ewa residents for hundreds of years. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1]. The fishery boundary of Hanakāhi (Halakāhi) was disputed with Hālawa.
Hilo-one A coastal area famed in mele from the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Hoakalei A coastal spring famed in mele from the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Honouliuli Ahupua‘a. In one tradition, Honouliuli is named for a chief of the same name, who was the husband of Kapālama. They were the parents of Lepeamoa and Kauilani, two heroes in ancient tradition. Numerous claims cited in the Māhele, though the awarded claims were generally in the “taro lands” section of Honouliuli1 in a watered area. In traditional times, the land area known as Pu‘uloa was an ‘ili of Honouliuli, though it was sold as a separate land during the time of the Māhele. All native tenant claims made for kuleana at Pu‘uloa were given up by the claimants. “Large terrace areas are shown on the U. S. Geological survey map of Oahu (1917) bordering West Loch of Pearl Harbor, the indication being that these are still under cultivation. I am told that taro is still grown here. This is evidently what is referred to as ‘Ewa taro lands.’ Of the Honouliuli coral plains McAllister (44, site 146) says: ‘…It is probable that the holes and pits in the coral were formerly used by the Hawaiians. Frequently the soil on the floor of the larger pits was used for cultivation, and even today one comes upon bananas and Hawaiian sugar cane still growing in them’ ” [13:82].
Hopeiki & Hopenui Honouliuli, Waikele, and Waipi‘o, ‘ili lands. Cited in claims of the Māhele.
Ka‘aimalu Waiawa Ahupua‘a, associated with Kuālaka‘i. This storied land and spring site was named for a young girl and her brother who ate their fish in secret (‘ai malu). A palani fish had been caught along the shore at Kuālaka‘i (Honouliuli). Having no further luck in catching fish, the two children set out on their trip home. They followed the path past Pu‘uokapolei, and along the plains of Kaupe‘a, and went on to Pueohulunui and Kalipāhe‘e. From there they went down to Waiawa Stream. There, the children stopped to rest and drink water. Because they had only one fish, the sister suggested that they eat it prior to their return home, where it would have to be shared. The two ate their fish, and were the first to break the ‘ai kapu by being members of the opposite sex eating with one another. The god Kekua‘ōlelo, dwelling in the uplands at Pu‘unahawele, heard their conversation and called out to them repeating what they had said. Because of this event, the name Ka‘aimalu, meaning “the sheltered or peaceful food or eating,” was given to this place.2 Cited in the traditions of Maihea, Makanike‘oe, “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1], and claims of the Māhele.
Kahāhāpū An ‘ili cited in claims of the Māhele.
Kaihuopala‘ai An ‘ili and fishery. Cited in claims of the Māhele. This place was famed in ancient times for its ‘anae. Ka‘ulu and ‘Apoka‘a3 were the parents of two supernatural children: son Kaihuopala‘ai and daughter Kaihuku‘una. When Kaihuopala‘ai matured, he married Ka‘ōhai. To Kaihuopala‘ai and Ka‘ōhai were born a son, Pūhi o Laumeki, and a daughter, Kapapapūhi. Their story is told in the traditions of Ka ‘Anae o Kaihuopala‘ai and Makanike‘oe, and oral history interviews.
Kalaeokāne An area disputed between the people of Honouliuli and Waikele. Site of the ancient village, Kupali‘i.4 The name translates as “The point of Kāne,” and may be suggested to be associated with the tradition of a visit by the gods Kāne and Kanaloa to the region. Cited in the tradition of Maihea.
Kalo‘i Kalo‘i (Kaloi) is a traditional name used at several areas in Honouliuli Ahupua‘a that are all connected by a series of gulches from the uplands near the 2,200 foot elevation to the shore. Following the ethno-historical record, the names Kalo‘i, Kalo‘i iki, Kalo‘i li‘ili‘i, and Kalo‘i loa follow from the uplands to the taro land region of Honouliuli, with the latter names being cited in Land Commission Award (LCA) Helu 901, 1570, and 1713. There is no reference to Kalo‘i in the One‘ula vicinity. Cited in claims of the Māhele.
Kama‘oma‘o An area on the kula lands within view of Pu‘u o Kapolei, and associated with Kaupe‘a. Named for a supernatural woman who dwelt in the area. The flat land plains of wandering spirits (also see Kaupe‘a). Cited in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele and in historical narratives.
Kamo‘oiki An ‘ili cited in claims of the Māhele.
Kānehili Honouliuli/Pu‘uloa. An open kula land, noted in tradition for its association with Kaupe‘a, and as a place of wandering spirits. An inhospitable zone. Cited in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele and in historical narratives.
Kānehoa A mountain pass, famed in traditional lore and mele. Noted for its growth of kupukupu ferns, and the wind, Waikōloa, which blows from the mountains to the sea. Cited in the traditions of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele and in historical narratives.
Ka‘olina (Ko‘olina) An ancient village site on the western shore, between Lae Loa and Pili o Kahe. Cited in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele and historical narratives.
Kapākule Pu‘uloa-Honouliuli. A fishpond/fish trap on the inner shore of Pu‘uloa (across from Hālawa), made by the gods Kāne and Kanaloa, for the benefit of Hanakāhi who faithfully worshipped them. Cited in the tradition of Maihea and oral history interviews.
Kapapapūhi Honouliuli-Hō‘ae‘ae boundary zone. A small point on the shore between these two ahupua‘a. Also the name of a fishery for Honouliuli. Kapapapūhi was named for the daughter of Kaihuopala‘ai and Ka‘ōhai, whose history is told in the traditions of Makanike‘oe and Pūhi o Laumeki, and oral history interviews.
Kapuna Waikele Ahupua‘a. A place of kapa makers, lo‘i kalo, and houses. The fishery fronting Kapuna belonged to Honouliuli. The people of Kapuna had a way of avoiding the payment of tribute. When the Waikele collector came along, they would claim that they were of Honouliuli; and when the Honouliuli collector came along, they would claim they were of Waikele. Their homes were in Waikele, but their fish belonged to Honouliuli [15:32]. Kapuna was a cave in which chiefs of ancient times once lived. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1] and claims of the Māhele.
Ka‘ulu Hō‘ae‘ae-Honouliuli boundary zone. An ancient village site, known as “Coneyville” in historic times, named for John H. Coney.5 Reportedly named for the chief, Ka-‘ulu-hua-i-ka-hāpapa [28:93].
Kaupe‘a An area noted as the wandering place of the spirits of the dead, who are seeking their way to another realm. An uninhabited plain with wiliwili trees and ‘ōhai plants, and associated with Kānehili and Leiolono. From Kaupe‘a, one may see Leiolono where unclaimed spirits are lost on never-ending darkness. Cited in traditions and oral history interviews.
Keahi Pu‘uloa-Honouliuli. An ancient village site named for a beautiful woman who once lived there. For a time, the demi-god Kamapua‘a also lived at Keahi. In the tradition of Kaihuopala‘ai, Keahi and Mokuo‘eō6 were named as companions. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1], in claims of the Māhele, and in oral history interviews.
Keahumoa The kula on the inland slopes of ‘Ewa including Kunia, which continues up to Līhu‘e on one side, and is bounded by Kīpapa on the other side. The area was once extensively cultivated with native crops, planted originally by Ka‘ōpele. The fields could be seen when looking makai from the mountain pass at Pōhākea. Cited in the traditions of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele and Kalelealuakā. Also situated at Keahumoa are two famous māla ‘uala (sweet potato fields) which bear the name Nāmakaokapāo‘o. Puāli‘i was killed here; later, a king of O‘ahu and his warriors were also killed here. Cited in the tradition “Kaao no Namakaokapaoo” [11:274–283].
Keoneae An area situated along the old trail between Honouliuli and Wai‘anae, on the Pu‘uloa side of Pu‘uokapolei.
Kepo‘okala (Po‘okala) Waipi‘o Ahupua‘a. Associated with the fishery of Honouliuli. The point that juts into Ke awa lau o Pu‘uloa (Pearl Harbor), at the end of Waipi‘o peninsula. Kepo‘okala marks the boundary between the fisheries of Honouliuli and Hālawa. Kāne and Kanaloa made a fishpond here, but were dissatisfied with its walls so they left it. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1].
Kohepalaoa Pu‘uloa-Honouliuli. An ‘ili and fishpond. Cited in claims of the Māhele, and in historic narratives of Pu‘uloa.
Kuai‘ōpelu Honouliuli. An ‘ili. Cited in claims of the Māhele.
Kuālaka‘i Honouliuli. An ancient village site situated on the western shore. In a sinkhole cave at this place, an ‘ulu tree was planted by the deified navigator Kāha‘i, and there had been hidden sacred objects for Nāmakaokapāo‘o [9]. Cited in native traditions, claims of the Māhele, and oral history interviews.
Kumuhau Honouliuli. An ‘ili cited in claims of the Māhele.
Kumumamo Honouliuli coastal plains. Cited in historical mele.
Kunia An upland ‘ili, part of the larger Keahumoa plains, and site of a battle in the time of Kuāli‘i.
Kupaka A former village site in the ‘ili of Pu‘uloa, situated on the ocean-fronting shore of Honouliuli, west of Keahi, and marked on historical maps with a stone wall complex. Cited in historical accounts and oral history interviews.
Kupali‘i A village site at Kalaeokāne. The area disputed between the people of Honouliuli and Waikele: “in assessing the ancient tax, putting houses on the line so as to evade both.”7
Lae o Kahuka Pu‘uloa-Honouliuli. A point marked by a large pile of stones along the inner shore of Ke awa lau o Pu‘uloa.
Laeloa (Kalaeloa) A low point of land now known as Barber’s Point. Cited in traditions, historical accounts, and oral history interviews.
Līhu‘e An upland plain and lower mountain region. Waikōloa is a strong wind of Līhu‘e that blows from the uplands to the lowlands.8 Mau‘unēnē is a light breeze that blows down the slopes of Līhu‘e to the lowlands of ‘Ewa. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1].
Manawai‘elelu Honouliuli, Hō‘ae‘ae, and Waikele boundary junction zone. A gulch near Poliwai, and site of an ancient hōlua track.9
Miki Waikele Ahupua‘a, disputed with Honouliuli. Kalaeokāne sits on the shore of the ‘ili. Cited in claims of the Māhele.
Mokumeha Named for a son of Kaihuopala‘ai and Ka‘ōhai, the brother of Laumeki. Cited in the tradition of Pūhi o Laumeki and in claims of the Māhele.
Mo‘okapu Honouliuli-Waikele boundary zone. An ancient path which leads into Wai‘anae uka.10
Nāmakaokapāo‘o An area of māla ‘uala (sweet potato fields) situated on the plain of Keahumoa, a short distance below Kīpapa. Named for a youth who once lived nearby. Cited in the tradition “Kaao no Namakaokapaoo” [11:274–283].
Nāwahineokama‘oma‘o An area on the kula lands named for a companion of Pu‘u o Kapolei. Cited in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Pālā‘au An ‘ili cited in claims of the Māhele.
Papio An area in the bay fronting Honouliuli where the chiefess of the same name was killed in an act of anger by the shark-goddess, Ka‘ahupāhau. Koihala, Ka‘ahupāhau’s human attendant, was insulted by Papio, and asked that she be killed. The site is also referred to as “Kanahunaopapio.” The coral body form of Ka‘ahupāhau is also found near this site.11
Pau-ku‘u-loa, “Aole i pau ku‘u loa” Waikele-Honouliuli. A nearshore land and fishery below Hō‘ae‘ae, fronting Ulemoku.12 The source of naming this place is found in the tradition of Pu‘uku‘ua. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1].
Pe‘ekāua Situated on the plain between Pu‘uokapolei and Waimānalo. A place famed in the tradition of Hi‘iaka’s journey across ‘Ewa. Pe‘ekaua is found on the mauka side of the trail, where there is a large rock standing on the plain. Cited in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Piliokahe The boundary marker between Honouliuli, ‘Ewa, and Nānākuli of the Wai‘anae District. The boundary was made during the journey of Kāne and Kanaloa across ‘Ewa. During their game of ‘ulu maika, the boundaries were set by where the stone stopped rolling. Cited in traditions and historical accounts.
Pōhākea A famed mountain pass over which an ancient trail between Honouliuli and Wai‘anae crossed. Noted in several native traditions for its commanding view plane to the lowlands and noted places of the ‘Ewa District. One branch of the trail to Pōhākea passed near Pu‘uokapolei. Cited in the traditions of Kāne, Kanaloa, and Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Pōhaku Mokomoko A stone on the shore marking the boundary between Honouliuli and Hō‘ae‘ae, situated along the side of the government road.13
Pōhakupalahalaha A “well known rock along the trail” between Honouliuli and Hō‘ae‘ae.14
Po‘ohilo An ‘ili named from events following a battle in the Kīpapa-Waikakalaua region, in ca. 1400s, in which the head of Hilo (an invading chief from Hawai‘i) was placed on a stake at this site and displayed. A named locality cited in project area claims of the Māhele.
Pu‘uku‘ua A hill of the inland region of Honouliuli. A place where chiefs once lived, and a battlefield. It is said that the place named “Pau ku‘u loa” originated from a practice of the people here at Pu‘uku‘ua. Kāne and Kanaloa tired of working, and set aside their work here to return to Kahiki. Cited in “Na Wahi Pana o Ewa” [1].
Pu‘uloa This land was traditionally an ‘ili of Honouliuli, and marked the entrance to Ke awa lau o Pu‘uloa: the many bays of Pu‘uloa—Pearl Harbor, Pearl River, or Wai Momi. The waters of Pu‘uloa were protected by the shark goddess Ka‘ahupāhau, her brother, Kahi‘ukā, and the little shark god Ka-‘ehu-iki-manō-o-Pu‘uloa. Cited in traditions, historical accounts, and oral history interviews.
Pu‘u-o-Kapo-lei This hill was named for the goddess Kapo, an elder sister of Pele. It was also the home of the supernatural grandmother of the demigod Kamapua‘a.15 S. M. Kamakau recorded the tradition that Pu‘u o Kapolei was used by the people of O‘ahu to mark the seasons of the year. When the sun set over the hill, it was Kau, summer. When the sun moved south, setting beyond the hill, it was Ho‘oilo, winter [17:14]. The old government road passed behind this pu‘u. Pu‘uku‘ua is viewed further inland from this hill. The plains around this region were covered with sugarcane by the late 1890s. A heiau once situated on this hill and a rock shelter were destroyed in the early 1900s [22:108, Site 138]. Cited in traditions, historical accounts, and oral history interviews.
Pu‘u Pālailai A hill situated northwest of Pu‘u o Kapolei. Pālailai is cited in mele recorded in the tradition of Hi‘iaka-i-ka-poli-o-Pele.
Waimānalo An ‘ili. This is one of the wai (watered lands) granted to priests of the Lono class by the demigod Kamapua‘a. During the time of Kākuhihewa, king of O‘ahu ca. 1500s, Waimānalo was home of a priest named Nāpuaikama‘o. It was this priest who traveled to Ko‘olina, where Kākuhihewa was waiting, and foretold that Kalelealuakā would gain victory in the battles being brought to O‘ahu’s shores. Cited in claims of the Māhele.
Wanue An area near the Kapapapūhi region of the Honouliuli shoreline, named for a relative of Kaihuopala‘ai. Cited in “Ka ‘Anae o Kaihuopala‘ai,” 1895.
Waipoūli A cave situated about five miles below Nāmakaokapāo‘o and the Keahumoa plain. The place where the head of Puāli‘i was thrown after he was killed. The cave was used for a time as a shelter to hide Pōka‘ī, mother of Nāmakaokapāo‘o. Cited in the tradition “Kaao no Namakaokapaoo” [11:274– 283].
1See Registered Map No. 630.
2Hawaiian Place Names, http://ulukau.org/cgi-bin/hpn?.
3Husband and wife; also named localities.
4Boundary Commission proceedings.
5Boundary Commission proceedings, 1873.
6An island in the sea fronting Moanalua.
7Honouliuli Boundary Commission proceedings, 1873.
8Cited in the tradition of Ku-a-Pakaa [24].
9Boundary Commission proceedings.
10Boundary Commission proceedings, 1873.
11He Moolelo Kaao Hawaii no Keliikau o Kau, March 15, 1902.
12Boundary Commission proceedings, 1873.
13Boundary Commission proceedings, 1875.
14Boundary Commission Proceedings, 1873.
15He Moolelo no Kamapuaa, 1861.
