In a quinceañera, the female members of the court of honor are called damas.
Damas are usually relatives or close friends of the celebrant. They may participate in a choreographed entrance, formal presentation, or group dance, often alongside male members of the court. Their clothing is coordinated with the event’s theme or the celebrant’s dress.
The word dama means “lady” in Spanish. Usage can vary, and some families use English terms such as attendants or bridesmaids informally, but damas is the established Spanish label associated with a quinceañera court.
The size and composition of the court are not fixed rules. Some celebrations have a large court, some have only a few attendants, and others omit the court entirely. That flexibility is why the presence of damas is traditional rather than mandatory.