The female members of a quinceañera’s court are called damas.
Damas is the Spanish plural of dama, meaning “lady.” A court of honor may accompany the quinceañera during formal entrances, photographs, dances, or other parts of the celebration. The damas are often relatives or close friends, although the exact membership depends on the family and the event.
The court is not a compulsory feature and does not have one universal size. In some traditional descriptions, it includes the celebrant, damas, and male attendants called chambelanes. Modern celebrations may reduce the court, use only friends, or omit it entirely. Damas should not be confused with madrinas, who are sponsors or godmothers, or with the quinceañera herself. Spanish terms can also vary in pronunciation and local usage across the many countries where quinceañeras are held.