The Spanish title traditionally describing a male attendant in a quinceañera’s court of honor is chambelán.
A chambelán is one of the young men who may accompany the celebrant during the entrance, formal photographs, and choreographed dances. The role is especially associated with the quinceañera’s court, where male attendants may be paired with damas.
The term is related to the French word chambellan, historically used for a chamberlain or court official. In quinceañera usage, however, chambelán is a ceremonial title rather than a government position or household office. English-language descriptions sometimes translate it loosely as escort or attendant.
Families use the term differently across Latin America and Latino communities. Some celebrations have no male court, while others use a mixed group of friends or relatives. The title therefore describes a traditional role, not a required part of every quinceañera.