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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- French (feminine of Lucien)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- loo-see-EN
Lucienne is the French feminine form of Lucien, pronounced loo-see-EN, and it carries the meaning "light." It's a name with real history in U.S. records, tracked by the Social Security Administration going all the way back to 1899. If you're drawn to French names with a clear, luminous meaning, Lucienne fits that brief exactly.
Meaning & Origin of Lucienne
Meaning: Light.
Origin: French (feminine of Lucien).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lucienne
loo-see-ENIPA /luːsiˈɛn/
Popularity of Lucienne
Lucienne actually had more use over a century ago than it does now: its best year was 1914, when it ranked #1111 with 30 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #4330 with 33 babies — a lower rank today despite a similar handful of uses, since the pool of names in use has grown so much larger.
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FAQ
What does the name Lucienne mean?
Light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Lucienne?
Lucienne is pronounced loo-see-EN (IPA: /luːsiˈɛn/).
Is Lucienne a popular name right now?
Lucienne peaked at #1111 in 1914 and is ranked #4330 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1899–2024.)
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