AlHamidiyah

AlHamidiyah, also spelled Al-Hamidiya or Al-Hamidiyeh, is a toponym used in several Arabic-speaking regions. The name derives from Hamid, meaning "praiseworthy," and is often connected with Ottoman-era naming or local figures named Hamid. The form typically signifies "the place of Hamid."

In Syria, Al-Hamidiyah refers to a historic neighborhood in the Old City of Damascus. The area is associated with traditional commerce and tourism, including the Al-Hamidiyah market (souq), a long-standing covered market dating from the late Ottoman period that serves as a major passageway in the old town.

Beyond Syria, the name appears in other parts of the Arab world as the designation for neighborhoods, villages, or institutional buildings such as mosques and schools. As a common toponym, its specific features vary by locality and historical period.

The toponym is historically linked with the Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid II and other figures named Hamid, reflecting imperial and local naming practices.