Haho of Maui


Haho was an ancient Hawaiian High Chief, who was a Moʻi of Maui. He is mentioned in legends and old chants and is also called Hoaho.

Family

Haho was a son of Paumakua of Maui and High Chiefess Manokalililani, who was a daughter of Chiefess Hoʻohokukalani II and sister of Paumakua.
He married High Chiefess Kauilaʻanapa. Their son was Palena of Maui and his daughter-in-law was Hikawai-Nui, who was a daughter of Kauilaʻanapa and her other husband, Limaloa-Lialea.
Haho and his son are mentioned in chant Kumulipo.

Legacy

Haho was remembered as the founder of the Aha-Alii, an institution which literally means "the congregation of chiefs".