Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  papacy, pontificate(verb) the government of the Roman Catholic Church. 2  pontificate(verb) administer a pontifical office. 3  pontificate(verb) talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner. The new professor always pontificates.
The name Lucianne is of English origin. The meaning of Lucianne is gracious light. Lucianne is generally used as a girl's name. It consists of 8 letters and 3 syllables and is pronounced Lu-ci-anne.
Irish Meaning: 1  The name Shayne is an Irish baby name. In Irish the meaning of the name Shayne is: from John. 2  The name Shayne is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Shayne is: from John. Numerology. People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated. Expression Number: 9 People with this name tend to be passionate, compassionate, intuitive, romantic, and to have magnetic personalities. They are usually humanitarian, broadminded and generous, and tend to follow professions where they can serve humanity.