Kapae-a-Lakona (Hawaiian for: "Kapae, son of Lakona"; Hawaiian pronunciation: Kah-pah-eh; also known as Kapea-a-Lakona; born ca. 14th century) was a High Chief in ancient Hawaii, a ruler of the island of Oahu,The World Archaeological Congress, Southampton and London: Comparative studies in the development of complex societies mentioned in the chants. He ruled in the 14th century (most likely).
Family Kapae-a-Lakona was a son of the High Chief Lakona of Oahu,Ross H. Cordy (1981). A study of prehistoric social change: the development of complex societies in the Hawaiian Islands. who was a son of Nawele.
He was thus a member of the House of Maweke from Tahiti.
His mother was lady called Alaʻikauakoko,Kapaealakona (Kapea-a-Lakona) who was a daughter of a man called Pokai and his wife Hineuki.Peleioholani, Solomon Lehuanui Kalaniomaiheuila (1906). Genealogy of the Robinson family, and ancient legends and chants of Hawaii. Honolulu Bulletin Publishing Company, Ltd., 1908, Hawaii State Archives (Photocopy), CS 2209. R62 P45 1908.
Kapae was married to a woman named Wehina, whose parents are not known today. Their son was Huapouleilei.
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