Henare is a Māori surname, originally an adaptation of the English name Henry. It is also (usually historically) encountered as a given name.
Prominent people with the surname Henare include:
- Bryan Henare, rugby league player
- George Henare, actor
- James Clendon Tau Henare, tribal leader
- Paul Henare, basketball player
- Richard Henare, rugby league player
- Robert Henare, rugby league player
- Tau Henare, politician
- Taurekareka Henare, politician
Prominent people with the given name Henare include:
- Henare Te Raumoa Huatahi Balneavis, interpreter
- Henare Kaihau, Politician
- Henare Mokena Kohere, soldier
- Henare Matua, tribal leader
- Henare Potae, tribal leader
- Henare Wiremu Taratoa, missionary
- Henare Te Atua, tribal leader
- Henare Wepiha Te Wainohu, tribal leader
- Henare Matene Te Whiwhi, tribal leader
- Henare Tomoana, tribal leader
- Henare Uru, politician