In a quinceañera court, the young women attending the honoree are usually called damas.
Damas is the Spanish plural of dama, meaning “lady.” These attendants form part of the court of honor and may participate in the entrance, coordinated dances, photographs, and other formal portions of the celebration.
The court’s size and membership are flexible. Families may choose relatives, friends, or other important people, and modern celebrations can adapt traditional gender roles or use a mixed group. Therefore, not every quinceañera has the same number of damas.
Damas is often paired with chambelanes, the Spanish term commonly used for male attendants or escorts. The two words describe roles in the event rather than compulsory family relationships or official titles recognized by a church.