A female sponsor or godmother-like supporter in quinceañera tradition is commonly called a madrina.
Madrina means “godmother” in Spanish. In a quinceañera setting, a madrina may help provide an item, service, or financial contribution connected with the celebration. The specific responsibility depends on the family and community rather than on a universal rule.
Madrina is the feminine counterpart of padrino, meaning godfather or male sponsor. A family may ask relatives, family friends, or a married couple to serve in these supportive roles.
The word should not be confused with dama. A dama is a female attendant in the court, while a madrina is a sponsor. Some modern celebrations use no formal sponsors or describe them with English-language titles.