Meanings of names

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As Salaamu Alaikum,
I have been reading a book on Stories of the Prophets (PBUT) and on the story of Jacob (Yacoob) PBUH it is narrated that he had two wives, Leah (Lia) and Rachel (Rahil).
1. Is it permissable to keep the girls names Lia and Rahil?
2. If yes, what are their meanings?
Jazakallah

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Asked on August 26, 2010 12:00 am
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1) Yes
2) Leah = Weary; Ruler
Origin = Hebrew; Assyrian;
Rahil = Traveller; Innocent
Origin - Hebrew

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Answered on August 26, 2010 12:00 am