What is the female celebrant at a quinceañera commonly called in Spanish?

The female celebrant at a quinceañera is commonly called the quinceañera.

The term is feminine Spanish and is related to the age-15 milestone. In English, it is also widely used for the celebration itself, which can create ambiguity unless the sentence makes clear whether it means the person or the event.

The celebrant is usually the central figure in the ceremony and reception. She may wear a formal dress, participate in a church service or blessing, lead a waltz, and receive symbolic gifts or presentations from relatives.

A quinceañera is not simply a Spanish-language wedding. It is a coming-of-age birthday tradition, and the celebrant is not a bride. Likewise, dama usually identifies a female attendant, while madrina generally identifies a sponsor or godmother role.