A male attendant escorting the honoree in a traditional quinceañera court is called a chambelán.
The word comes from Spanish and is related to “chamberlain,” a courtly attendant. In quinceañera customs, chambelanes commonly appear with the honoree and her female attendants, who are often called damas. Together, they form the court of honor.
The court may perform a choreographed entrance or dance, frequently including a waltz. The exact number of attendants and the dances vary by family, country, and community, so there is no single required court size.
A chambelán is not the same as a padrino. A padrino is a sponsor or supporting adult, while a chambelán is generally a young male member of the honoree’s ceremonial court.