Keʻoloʻewa was a Native Hawaiian and a High Chief of Molokai. Because of his father, Keʻoloʻewa is also known as Keʻoloʻewa-a-Kamauaua, since Keʻoloʻewa's parents were Lord Kamauaua—the first known ruler of Moloka‘i—and his Chiefess consort, Lady Hinakeha. Hinakeha—likely named after Hina, the Moon goddess—and her spouse were Aliʻi, ancient Hawaiian aristocracy.