This list comprises Fijian citizens, and some foreigners associated with Fiji. For the sake of size, persons who could be listed under multiple categories should generally be listed only under the category for which they are best known.
The term Fijian is used here in a national rather than an ethnic sense.
Chiefs
Chiefs, excluding chiefs listed in other sections, include:
- Ratu Kuliniyasi Roko Malani, father of Ratu Wilisoni Tuiketei Malani, chief, elder lineage Gonesau of Vueti, 1st Roko Tui Bau, Tui Viti.
- Cakobau, Ratu Epenisa, Bauan chief
- Kanakana, Ratu Epeli, Fijian chief (Tui Suva)
- Katonivere, Ratu Aisea, Tui Macuata (paramount chief of Macuata)
- Kadavulevu, Ratu Penaia, Vunivalu of Bau (1901–1914)
- Madraiwiwi, Ratu Joni (the First), chief (1859–1920)
- Nailatikau, Ratu Epeli (the First) (1842–1901), Vunivalu of Bau
- Niumataiwalu, founder of the Vuanirewa dynasty in the Lau Islands
- Rasolo, first Tui Nayau
- Rokocegu, Maculeku, Tui Dreketi
- Rokomatu, Adi Joana, Tui Sigatoka
- Sovasova, Ratu Jovesa, Tui Vitogo (1942–2005)
- Tupou, Ratu Taliai, Tui Nayau (d. 1875)
- Tarau of Tovu Totoya, Fijian chieftainess
- Udre Udre, Ratu, 19th century cannibal
- Ulugalala, Alifereti Finau, Tui Nayau (d. 1934)
- Visawaqa, Ratu Tanoa, Vunivalu of Bau (1800s)
- Uluilakeba I, successor to Rasolo (q.v.) as Tui Nayau, but not so installed
Miscellaneous
Fijian public figures who do not fit into one of the more other categories include:
Non-resident Fiji Islanders
Fiji Islanders who are living abroad, or who have been naturalised as citizens of other countries, or who were born abroad but have Fijian roots, include:
- Boyer, Derek, born in Lautoka, Fiji; acted in DOA: Dead or Alive released in 2006
- Butler, Trevor, winner of Big Brother Australia 2004
- Curuenavuli, Paulini, Australian-based singer and former member of the band Young Divas; born in Suva, Fiji
- Khan, Cassius, Canada, Indian classical musician; born in Lautoka
- Lal, Prerna, American writer and attorney; Fiji-born, Indian descent
- Mishra, Sudesh, Australian poet; Fiji-born, Indian descent
- Narayan, Justin, winner of the thirteenth series of MasterChef Australia; born in Australia to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin
- Parker, Craig, New Zealand-based actor born in Suva, Fiji; acted in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- Satyanand, Anand, Governor-General of New Zealand; born in New Zealand to Fiji-born parents of Indian origin
- Singh, Bobby, Canadian football player; born in Suva
- Singh, Jason, Australian-born singer; Fiji Indian father