Adi (title)
Encyclopedia
Adi is a title used by Fijian
women of chiefly rank, namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the Ratu
title used by male chiefs. It is in general use throughout most of Fiji
, although on Kadavu Island, Bulou
is used instead.
Fijian people
Fijian people are the major indigenous people of the Fiji Islands, and live in an area informally called Melanesia. The Fijian people are believed to have arrived in Fiji from western Melanesia approximately 3,500 years ago, though the exact origins of the Fijian people are unknown...
women of chiefly rank, namely female members of chiefly clans. It is the equivalent of the Ratu
Ratu
Ratu is a title used by Fijians of chiefly rank. An equivalent title, Adi is used by females of chiefly rank.-Etymology:Ra is a prefix in many titles and Tu is simply "chief"...
title used by male chiefs. It is in general use throughout most of Fiji
Fiji
Fiji , officially the Republic of Fiji , is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about northeast of New Zealand's North Island...
, although on Kadavu Island, Bulou
Bulou
Bulou is a title used by Fijian women of chiefly rank in Nadroga-Navosa, Kadavu, and parts of Serua. It is equivalent to Adi, the title given to female chiefs elsewhere in Fiji. The equivalent title used by male chiefs is Ratu....
is used instead.
Notable chiefs
- Ilisapeci-Na Ranadi ni Viti kei Peritania, Paramount Chief of Fiji