The French term chambellan historically influenced the word for a quinceañera’s male attendant.
In quinceañera usage, the Spanish noun chambelán refers to a male escort or attendant in the court. Linguistically, it is connected with French chambellan, a word historically used for a chamberlain or court official. The modern ceremonial role is much less formal than that historical office.
The connection explains why descriptions of the court sometimes use English translations such as “chamberlain” or “escort.” It does not mean that a contemporary chambelán serves in a royal household. The word was adapted into Spanish and developed a specialized meaning within the celebration.
A female attendant is usually called a dama, and the plural of chambelán is chambelanes. Accent marks and plural forms can vary in English writing, but the French historical source is distinct from unrelated titles such as chevalier or marquis.