The Spanish title traditionally used for a female quinceañera attendant is dama.
In the court of honor, a dama is traditionally a young woman who accompanies the celebrant. The plural form is damas. Damas may take part in the entrance, coordinated outfits, posed photographs, and formal dances, depending on the family’s plan.
The term is related to the Spanish word for “lady,” but it does not mean bride. A quinceañera’s court can resemble a wedding party because attendants may dress formally and process into a venue, yet the celebration honors a fifteenth birthday rather than a marriage.
Modern families often adapt the terminology. They may choose a mixed-gender court, use English titles, or avoid formal labels altogether. These variations do not change the traditional meaning of dama as a female member of the court of honor.