Nago
/ˈnɑːɡoʊ/noun
A member of a Yoruba-speaking people of West Africa, or a variety of Yoruba associated especially with Brazil and the Caribbean.
Did you know?In Brazil, Nagô became strongly associated with Candomblé traditions, while in Cuba related Yoruba communities were often called Lucumí.
Etymological Timeline
Precolonial period
Yoruba
Anàgó
“A term associated with Yoruba-speaking people or their language; the precise original sense is debated.”
18th Century
Fon
Anagó
“A name used in the Kingdom of Dahomey for Yoruba people and their language.”
18th–19th Century
Portuguese
Nagô
“A designation for Yoruba people and cultural practices in Brazil.”
19th Century
Brazilian Portuguese
Nagô
“A term associated with Yoruba-derived religious, linguistic, and cultural traditions.”
Modern English
English
Nago
“An English form referring to the Yoruba-related people, language, or traditions.”