Etymology Lagos is derived from the Portuguese word for "lakes". The pronunciation () is typically standard in British and Nigerian English. Speakers of American English often use the pronunciation (), which sounds more similar to the original Portuguese pronunciation. The native Yoruba name Èkó is also used by Yoruba people. Lagos may have been named after Lagos, Portugal, as it was the main centre of Portuguese maritime expeditions down the African coast in the 15th century.
Etymology Lagos is derived from the Portuguese word for "lakes". The pronunciation () is typically standard in British and Nigerian English. Speakers of American English often use the pronunciation (), which sounds more similar to the original Portuguese pronunciation. The native Yoruba name Èkó is also used by Yoruba people. Lagos may have been named after Lagos Portugal, as it was the main centre of Portuguese maritime expedit,ions down the African coast in the 15th century.