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Sioeli Nau (Wesleyan Missionary)
Sioeli Nau also known as Joel Nau (18251895) was a Tongan Methodist minister. He was the son of Lu'isa Ma'ukakalafo'ou Lauaki and Filipe 'Onevela. He was also the grandson of Matapule Lauaki (Royal Undertaker), Lauaki the Nima Tapu. Origin of his name His real surname was "‘Onevela"; he got his surname when he and his family turned from worshipping idol gods and "Now" to worshipping the Christian God. English word "Now" is the Tongan translation name of "Nau." His English name for "Sioeli" is "Joel". Family background Sioeli Nau was the youngest of six children. His father was from Masilamea, Neiafu (Vava'u), Neiafu, Vava'u in Tonga. He had five older brothers: Tama Watson Nau, Paula Fuikefu Nau, Tevita Kata Nau I, Simione Nau and 'Aisea Nau. His mother was the oldest daughter and first child of Matapule Lauaki the Royal Undertaker. Matapule Lauaki had a second daughter called Pe'emoana Lauaki. Through her daughter, Hepisipa, she became the ancestor of the powerful Aristocracy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tevita Kata Nau II
Tevita is the Fijian language, Fijian and Tongan language, Tongan form of the name David (name), David. It may refer to: *Tevita Aholelei, IFBB professional bodybuilder *Tevita Folau (born 1985), professional Australian rugby league player *Tevita Leo-Latu (born 1981), professional rugby league footballer *Tevita Li (born 1995), New Zealand professional rugby union player *Tevita Mailau (born 1985), rugby union player who represents Auckland in the Air New Zealand Cup *Tevita Mara, Fijian career soldier, with the rank of lieutenant colonel as of early 2006 *Tevita Metuisela (born 1983), Australian professional rugby league player *Tevita Momoedonu, Fijian chief and has served as the fifth Prime Minister of Fiji twice *Tevita Ofahengaue (born 1975), the 246th and last pick in the 2001 NFL Draft *Tevita Taumoepeau (born 1974), Tongan international rugby union player *Tevita Tuʻifua (born 1975), Tongan rugby union prop *Tevita Uluilakeba III (1898–1966), the 12th Tui Nayau and Sau Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
