Niumataiwalu

Niumataiwalu was a Fijian high chief.

Etymology The name Niumataiwalu, translated as "I came first to Walu beach", was in memory of Naosara.

Family Fijian legend has it that Niumataiwalu was renowned not only for his valour in battle but also for his beauty.

Niumataiwalu's father, Delaivugalei, was the brother of Qoma, whose father was Kalouyalewa. Niumataiwalu had three wives and multiple children; his recorded wives and children, in order of seniority, were: By Radini Levuka Banuve Baleivavalagi (father of Tanoa Visawaqa) By his first wife, Tarau of Totoya Sivoki Uluilakeba I Rasolo Mokoi By his second wife, Uma of Nukunuku Matawalu By his third wife (name unknown), from Cakaudrove Lubati