The Spanish name for the quinceañera’s female attendants in her court of honor is damas.
Damas means “ladies” or “damsels” in Spanish. The damas traditionally appear with the quinceañera at formal portions of the event and may participate in choreographed dances, photographs, and the presentation ceremony.
Male members of the court are commonly called chambelanes, although terminology and arrangements vary. Some celebrations use mixed-gender friends, a smaller court, or no court at all.
The court of honor is not a fixed official institution. Its size, clothing, roles, and name can change across countries and families. The term damas is nevertheless the conventional label for the female attendants in the traditional arrangement.