What was the name of Guru Nanak's wife?

Guru Nanak’s wife was Mata Sulakkhni, also commonly spelled Mata Sulakhni or Sulakhani.

Their marriage was arranged, and Sikh historical traditions generally place it in Batala in 1487. She was the daughter of Mula Chand, also known as Mul Chand, from the Chona Khatri community. The exact details of the wedding vary among janamsakhi traditions, but her identity as Nanak’s wife is consistently recognized.

Mata Sulakkhni and Guru Nanak had two sons: Sri Chand, born in 1494, and Lakhmi Das, born around 1497. When Guru Nanak travelled on his religious journeys, she remained closely connected to the family and later lived with him at Kartarpur.

Readers sometimes confuse her with Mata Tripta, who was Guru Nanak’s mother, or with Mata Gujri and Mata Jito, who were associated with later Sikh Gurus. Mata Sulakkhni also helped serve visitors and participate in the community kitchen at Kartarpur.