Damas is the traditional Spanish plural for the girls in a quinceañera’s court.
The word damas means “maids” or “ladies” in this ceremonial context. A court may also include male attendants, commonly called chambelanes, although terminology and the size of the court vary by region and family.
Court members often wear coordinated formal clothing and participate in the entrance, choreography, photographs, or other parts of the event. Their role is ceremonial rather than a fixed legal or religious office.
Modern celebrations may use mixed-gender groups, fewer attendants, or no court at all. The term damas should therefore be understood as a traditional label, not a universal rule for every quinceañera.