What does the name El Paso means?

El Paso is a city located in the state of Texas, United States. The name "El Paso" comes from the Spanish phrase "el paso del norte," which means "the pass of the north." This name refers to the Paso del Norte, a mountain pass that was used by Native Americans and early Spanish explorers to travel between the Rio Grande Valley and the interior of Mexico. The name "El Paso" was officially adopted by the city in 1852.