The Spanish name for a quinceañera’s female court attendant is “dama.”
A dama is a member of the court of honor, the group that accompanies the quinceañera during formal presentations, photographs, and dances. The plural is “damas.” In the traditional arrangement, the damas appear alongside chambelanes, the male attendants.
The word is related to the Spanish term for “lady,” but in quinceañera usage it identifies a ceremonial role rather than a sponsor or parent. A dama may be a sister, cousin, friend, or another person selected by the honoree. Families often coordinate the court’s clothing and rehearsal schedule.
Modern celebrations do not have to follow a gendered court structure. Some include mixed attendants or use a smaller group. “Madrina” means a godmother or female sponsor, so it is not the standard name for a court attendant. Likewise, “padrina” and “comadre” describe other relationships, not this specific role.