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.
The name Germaine is a baby girl name. Meaning Celtic Meaning: The name Germaine is a Celtic baby name. In Celtic the meaning of the name Germaine is: Loud of voice. American Meaning: The name Germaine is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Germaine is: Loud of voice. French Meaning: The name Germaine is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Germaine is: German' or 'from Germany', from the French word, Germain. Famous bearer: 1970s feminist writer Germaine Greer. Latin Meaning: The name Germaine is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Germaine is: Feminine of Germain.