-- hoxejen 7/6/2007. My name is Jena Marie. I love my name! 'Jena' also can mean 'white, fair, smooth' in Cornish, 'little bird' in English, and 'white wave' in Welsh (from Jenny/Jennifer/Gwenhwyfar). It is a variant of Jenny, which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer. In Scandinavian, it means 'God is gracious'. (Note that the Scandinavian name 'Jena' is for a boy). All other meanings of the name 'Jena' are feminine.
John Kennedy's Military Career (1941-45) Kennedy served in the Navy during World War II rising to the rank of lieutenant. He was given command of PT-109. When the boat was rammed by a Japanese destroyer, he and his crew were thrown into the water.
I am a retired professor of math and computer science having taught for 36 years at a state supported university in Virginia. John F. Kennedy had 8 siblings -- 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Sister Jean is the only one still living. 1  Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Jr. (July 25, 1915- August 12, 1944) 29 years Killed in World War II.