Chiefs
Note: for the sake of size, the following list of chiefs excludes chiefs who are listed in other categories, such as politicians, etc.
- Meli Bolobolo, Tui Navitilevu, a High Chief of Ra Province
- Epenisa Cakobau, Bauan chief
- Epeli Kanakana, Fijian chief (Tui Suva)
- Aisea Katonivere, Tui Macuata (paramount chief of Macuata)
- Penaia Kadavulevu, Vunivalu of Bau (1901–1914)
- Joni Madraiwiwi I, chief (1859–1920)
- Epeli Nailatikau I (1842–1901), Vunivalu of Bau
- Niumataiwalu, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty in the Lau Islands
- Rasolo, first Tui Nayau
- Maculeku Rokocegu, Tui Dreketi
- Joana Rokomatu, Tui Sigatoka
- Jovesa Sovasova, Tui Vitogo (1942–2005)
- Taliai Tupou, Tui Nayau (d. 1875)
- Tarau of Tovu Totoya, Fijian chieftainess
- Udre Udre, 19th century cannibal
- Alifereti Finau Ulugalala, Tui Nayau (d. 1934)
- Uluilakeba I, successor to Rasolo (q.v.) as Tui Nayau, but not so installed.
- Tanoa Visawaqa, Vunivalu of Bau (1800s)
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