Tamahā


Tamahā is the ceremonial name of the daughter of the Tuʻi Tonga's sister. The eldest sister of the Tuʻi Tonga is usually called the Tuʻi Tonga Fefine.
The special title of Tamahā is given to the eldest daughter of the Tu'i Tonga Fefine and a chief of one of the Falefisi. The Tamahā had the highest social status in the land, because she was fahu to the Tu'i Tonga. However, she did not have the highest societal rank. The Tamahā did not rule the land and had no real power within the societal structure.