the state capital of Western Australia
"The weather forecast predicted sunny skies for Perth, the state capital of Western Australia."
A city in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland, historically in Perthshire.
"The historic market square of Perth serves as a charming focal point within the Perth and Kinross council area."
The name Perth comes from the Pictish word pert, which meant "wood, copse, or thicket." This term is related to Welsh perth and likely traces back to a root meaning "oak.