 The name of his mother is unknown.Yaxun married Lady Pacal (sister of Lady Xoc), and their son, Itzamnaaj Bʼalam II, succeeded him as king.It is generally believed that Bʼalam is the third Yaxun Bʼalam; "6-Tun" was later added to the glyph of his name, distinguishing him from his grandson, Yaxun Bʼalam IV (also known as Bird Jaguar IV).