A female attendant is a person who provides assistance to another person or group. The term 'female attendant' can refer to three different job descriptions: handmaid (8 letters), MATRON (6 letters), and handmaiden (10 letters). A handmaid is a female servant, typically employed in a household. A MATRON is an older woman who is in charge of a group or organization, such as a school or hospital. A handmaiden is a female personal attendant, often employed by royalty or the wealthy.