To pontificate is to express your opinion in an annoying way, often because you go on too long or because you are too much of a know-it-all. An example of pontificate is the actions of a self-important professor who rambles on and on. pontificate. pontificate. The office or term of office of a pontiff.
French Meaning: The name Lucian is a French baby name. In French the meaning of the name Lucian is: Form of Luke. 'Light; illumination. American Meaning: The name Lucian is an American baby name.In American the meaning of the name Lucian is: Form of Luke.'Light; illumination.Latin Meaning: The name Lucian is a Latin baby name.he name Lucian is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Lucian is: Form of Luke. 'Light; illumination. Latin Meaning: The name Lucian is a Latin baby name.
The first name is also from the short form of Lucas (Latin), a Latinate of Loukas (Old Greek); the latter means ' man from Lucania' in reference to an ancient district of southern Italy. The first name was borne in the Bible by Luke the Evangelist, companion of Paul and author of the third gospel in the New Testament.uke is a variant (Latin) of the name Lucius (English, German, and French). The name Luke is used to a great extent; it has 36 variants that are used in English and other languages.