Jen
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- Ren (Confucianism)Ren (Confucianism)Ren is a Confucian notion denoting, as rough approximation, the good feeling a virtuous human experiences when behaving rightly, especially toward others...
, a.k.a. Jen, Confucian word for humaneness
- Jennifer (given name)Jennifer (given name)Jennifer is a female given name; it became a common first name for females in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The name Jennifer is a Cornish variant of Guinevere, meaning The White Fay or White Ghost...
, diminutive form Jen
Famous people with this surname
- Jen(任), common of surname RenRenRen is a common nickname for the feminine given name Renee .Ren or REN may refer to:-Abbreviations:*Orenburg Tsentralny Airport, IATA code REN, civil airport in Russia*Rede Eléctrica Nacional , Portuguese company...
, Njim, Nham, YamYamYam or YAM may refer to:*Yam , common name for members of Dioscorea*Sweet potato, specifically its orange-fleshed cultivars, often marketed as 'yams' in North America and as 'kumara' in New Zealand...
, YumYum- People :*Dong-Kyun Yum , a former boxer from South Korea*Edward Yum is a member of the Hong Kong pro-democracy camp League of Social Democrats...
, Yim, ImIM-Im or im:* Instant messaging, a form of real-time communication online using typed text* .im, an Internet country code for the Isle of Man* Im , a giant in Norse mythology* Im * Im, a subtype of irregular galaxy... - Jen(仁), common of surname Njin, RenRenRen is a common nickname for the feminine given name Renee .Ren or REN may refer to:-Abbreviations:*Orenburg Tsentralny Airport, IATA code REN, civil airport in Russia*Rede Eléctrica Nacional , Portuguese company...
, YinYinYin may refer to:*Yin, the dark force opposing yang in traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine*Yin , a rare Chinese surname claimed to be descendents from the dynasty above....
, JinJinJīn can mean either "muscle" or "tendon" . Exercises designed to develop Jīn are known as Jīngōng . In the context of Chinese martial arts, such exercises develop the ability to recruit the tendons at the beginning and end of a movement as a means of enhancing and delivering the force generated by...
, YanYan-Names:* Yan Emperor, closely related to the Yellow Emperor* Cantonese transcription of surname 甄, created for naming taboo; Emperor Ming of Han , renamed Zhuang to Zhen Mandarin transcription...
from Zhou DynastyZhou DynastyThe Zhou Dynasty was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty. Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as... - Chih-Kung JenChih-Kung JenChih-Kung Jen was a Chinese physicist who emigrated to the U.S. and participated in some of the 20th century's major scientific, political and social developments in both the United States and China....
任之恭, Chinese-American physicist - Selina Jen, 任家萱, taiwaneseTaiwaneseTaiwanese may refer to:* things of or pertaining to the current Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan* things of or pertaining to the island of Taiwan* Taiwanese people, residents of Taiwan or people of Taiwanese descent...
Actor - Richie Jen, 任賢齊, taiwaneseTaiwaneseTaiwanese may refer to:* things of or pertaining to the current Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan* things of or pertaining to the island of Taiwan* Taiwanese people, residents of Taiwan or people of Taiwanese descent...
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Famous people with this given name
- Jen SorensenJen SorensenJen Sorensen is an American cartoonist who authors Slowpoke, a weekly comic strip that often focuses on current events from a liberal perspective. The comic generally makes use of three recurring characters: Mr...
, U.S. cartoonist - Jen TryninJen TryninJennifer Trynin, also credited as Jen Trynin, is an American singer-songwriter and author from Boston, Massachusetts.She recorded her debut album Cockamamie in 1994 at the age of thirty-one while running her own desktop publishing business. The track "Better Than Nothing" received considerable...
, U.S. singer-songwriter - Jen WoodJen WoodJen Wood is an American indie rock musician based in Seattle, Washington. She was a member of alternative rock band Tattle Tale and is the lead artist of the Jen Wood Trio.-Biography:...
, U.S. musician - Jen-Hsun HuangJen-Hsun HuangJen-Hsun "Jensen" Huang is a Taiwanese American entrepreneur and businessman. A native of Taiwan, he grew up in Oregon, graduating from Oregon State University before moving to California where he graduated from Stanford University. He co-founded the graphics-processor company Nvidia and serves...
, U.S. businessman
Fictional characters
- Jen Masterson, character on 6teen
- Jen Scotts, Pink Time Force Ranger
- Jen (Gelfling), protagonist in 1982 film The Dark Crystal
- Jen Okazaki, character on Angry BoysAngry BoysAngry Boys is an Australian television mockumentary series written by and starring Chris Lilley. Continuing the mockumentary style of his previous series, the show explores the issues faced by young males in the 21st century – their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions...
See also
- Jennifer (given name)Jennifer (given name)Jennifer is a female given name; it became a common first name for females in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The name Jennifer is a Cornish variant of Guinevere, meaning The White Fay or White Ghost...
- Jenny (given name)Jenny (given name)Jenny was originally the diminutive form of Jane, but is now associated with Jennifer and Genevieve.It may also be spelled Jenni or Jennie, which was the most common spelling before the 20th century.-Famous people:...
- JennaJennaJenna is a female given name. In the Western world it is a variation of Jennifer or Genevieve. Jennifer is of English origin and means white. Jenna is also an Arabic name meaning small bird.-Famous people:* Jenna Boyd , film actress...
- GuinevereGuinevereGuinevere was the legendary queen consort of King Arthur. In tales and folklore, she was said to have had a love affair with Arthur's chief knight Sir Lancelot...