Human: Why is the Hindu god Krishna called Krishna? Assistant: 
Krishna is the name of his father. His mother’s name was Devaki. Krishna is one of the most popular and well-known deities in Hinduism, and is considered one of the most important figures in the Bhagavad Gita. He is often depicted as a blue-skinned, blue-eyed, fair-haired god with a flute in his hand. He is also a warrior and a poet, and is said to be a charioteer to Arjuna in the Mahabharata.