Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn was born on July 31, 1950, in Mākaha, Hawaii. Her middle name, which means "the heart of the sea," was given to her by her grandmother.
Born on July 31, 1950, in Mākaha, Hawaii, Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn received her middle name, signifying "the heart of the sea," from her grandmother.