1380–1346 BC) and succeeding his less known father, Ammittamru I. He took his name from the earlier Amorite ruler Niqmaddu, meaning "Addu has vindicated" to strengthen the supposed origins of his Ugaritic dynasty in the Amorites.
1380-1346 SM) dan menggantikan ayahandanya yang kurang dikenal, Ammittamru I. Ia mengambil namanya dari penguasa Amori sebelumnya, Niqmaddu, yang berarti "Addu telah membuktikannya" untuk memperkuat asal-usul dari dinasti Ugarit di Amori.