A female attendant in a quinceañera’s court can be called a dama.
Dama means “lady” and, in this context, identifies a young woman participating in the corte de honor. The plural form is damas. Damas may enter with the celebrant, pose for formal photographs, and perform the choreographed vals or other dances.
Terminology varies by country and family. Some celebrations use dama de honor, while others simply call every member of the court an attendant. The word should not be confused with madrina, which generally refers to a female sponsor or godmother.
Traditional courts sometimes included fourteen damas, often paired with fourteen male attendants. Contemporary quinceañeras may have fewer participants, a mixed-gender court, or no formal court at all. The role is ceremonial and does not determine the celebrant’s legal or religious status.