The Spanish word chambelán names a boy or young man who may accompany a quinceañera.
A chambelán can be part of the celebrant's formal court, particularly in traditions influenced by courtly presentation ceremonies. A quinceañera court may include one or more chambelanes alongside damas, who are young women participating in the procession or dances.
The exact name and composition of the court differ across countries and families. Some celebrations use a mixed court, while others involve only selected relatives or friends. The chambelán is not the celebrant and does not replace the father or another escort in every custom.
Padrino means godfather or sponsor, so it describes a different role. Mariachi refers to a style of Mexican ensemble music, not a person in the court.