The original name of Los Angeles, “El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles,” translates to “The Town of Our Lady Queen of the Angels” in English. This name was chosen to honor the Virgin Mary, who is often referred to as the Queen of the Angels.

The word “los” is the plural form of “el,” which means “the,” and “ángeles” translates to “angels.” This name reflects the city’s strong connection to its Spanish colonial roots.

Since Los Angeles used to be a town called El Pueblo de la Reina de los Angeles, it has been shortened to El Pueblo as an LA nickname. In Spanish, El Pueblo means 'the town,' so it's not the most apt nickname for the city, but it's an ode to Los Angeles' rich history.