As popularly known, the name of a division of the Piman family living in the valleys of the Gila and Salt in south Arizona. Formerly the term was employed to include also the Nevome, or Pimas Bajos, the Pima as now recognized being known as Pimas Altos ('Upper Pima' ), and by some also the Papago. These three divisions speak closely related dialects. The Pima call themselves A'â'tam, the people.