Khare is a Hindu family surname found in India among Kayastha, and takes its meaning from the word 'pure'. Notable people Adonna Jantina Khare (born 1980), American artist Aishwarya Khare (born 1995), Indian television actress Amit Khare (born 1961), Indian Administrative Service officer Ananya Khare (born 1968), Indian television and film actress Atul Khare (born 1959), Under-Secretary General for Operational Support UN Department of Operational Support Bishun Narain Khare (1933-2013), scientist who specialized in the chemistry of planetary atmospheres and of molecules relevant to biology Chandrashekhar Khare (born 1968), professor of mathematics at the University of California Los Angeles Harish Khare, Indian journalist Michelle Khare (born 1992), American YouTuber, television host, actress and a former professional cyclist Nanda Khare (1946-2022), Indian writer and civil engineer Narayan Bhaskar Khare (1884-1970), Indian politician and Chief Minister of Central Province (present day Madhya Pradesh) R. S. Khare (born 1936), socio-cultural anthropologist and a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Virginia Rohit Khare, Indian American computer scientist and entrepreneur Sandeep Khare (born 1973), Marathi poet, performing artist, actor and singer-songwriter Sonali Khare (born 1982), Indian Marathi film and television actress Vishnu Khare (1940-2018), Indian Hindi poet, translator, literary and film critic, journalist and scriptwriter Vishweshwar Nath Khare (born 1939), 33rd Chief Justice of India References Further reading History of Kashmiri Pandits by Jia Lal Kilam Chandra, Suresh (1998). Encyclopedia of Hindu Gods & Goddesses. Sarup & Sons. p. 376. Social groups of India Indian surnames